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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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Pearl

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Set in 1920s rural Oklahoma, Pearl is based on the remarkable true story of Chickasaw aviatrix, Pearl Carter Scott –the youngest licensed pilot in American history. Mentored by world-renowned aviator Wiley Post, Pearl first pilots a plane at the age of 12 and becomes a commercial pilot and local celebrity before she reaches adulthood. As she finds love and becomes a wife and mother, her two greatest passions collide.

In The Studio - Tree Davis turns 30

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Host Jeff Shaw interviews Erin Donley Marineau Executive Director of Tree Davis. They discussed the history and mission of this non-profit as well as how its founding solved a problem in Davis. They talked about current programs including the community canopy, urban forestry management, memorial grove garden tribute trees and their newest project climate ready landscape. Tree Davis will be celebrating their 30 year anniversary April 30th with a party that includes a bike tree tour, reading of the arbor day proclamation, photographs to view and cake for all.

PSA Day 2019

Public Service Announcements are produced during Davis Media Access' annual PSA Day held each winter. Each one showcases a community non-profit. These PSAs will air on DCTV  in a random rotation for a year before being retired.