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Bearer of the Morning: The Life of Te Ata Thompson Fisher

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Bearer of the Morning: The Life of Te Ata Thompson Fisher.

This one-hour documentary highlights Te Ata’s extraordinary life as a Chickasaw woman with talent and passion that opened the eyes and hearts of the world to American Indian culture.  The documentary details how Te Ata transcended cultural and racial barriers to create a lasting legacy during a career that spanned more than 60 years.

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