Te-Ata
October 12, 7 p.m.
Produced by the Chickasaw Nation, this sweeping dramatization will screen at Montclair Art Museum before it opens commercially in theaters in New York! Te Ata (TAY’ AH-TAH) is based on the inspiring, true story of Mary Thompson Fisher, a woman who traversed cultural barriers to become one of the greatest Native American performers of all time. Born in Indian Territory and raised on the songs and stories of her Chickasaw tribe, Te Ata’s journey to find her true calling led her through isolation, discovery, love, and a stage career that culminated in performances for a United States president, European royalty, and audiences across the world. Yet of all the stories she shared, none are more inspiring than her own.
Montclair Art Museum's Rand Gallery of Native American Art will be open before the screening from 5 to 7 p.m. Come early to learn more about the Rand Forum, a dynamic group passionate about Native American Art.
A Q&A with Q'orianka Kilcher, star of the film; Jeannie Barbour, screenwriter and official Chickasaw historian; and Mark Urman, film distributor, will follow the screening, as well as a light reception.
FREE; Registration required at http://te-ata.eventbrite.com/
Starts: 10/12/2017 at 7:00pm
Ends: 10/12/2017 at 9:00pm
Address: 3 South Mountain Avenue
Venue: Montclair Art Museum
City: Montclair
Zip Code: 07042
State: NJ
Contact Person: Catherine Mastrangelo
Phone: 973-746-5555
Email: cmastrangelo@montclairartmusum.org
Website: http:///www.montclairartmuseum.org
