Maria Tallchief

From Fargo Filmmaking

Maria Tallchief (2007) is a documentary created by Sandra Osawa

Contents 1 Main Details 1.1 Plot Summary 1.2 Production Information 1.3 Cast 1.4 Crew 2 Other Information 2.1 Film Festivals 3 External Links

[edit] Main Details

[edit] Plot Summary

An untold story on the life and artistry of Maria Tallchief, who rose from an Indian community in Oklahoma to become America’s first prima ballerina. Her partnership with Balanchine helped create the New York City Ballet and changed the course of ballet in America. Rare archival clips and stills from the 1940’s through her retirement in the mid-1960s trace this important period of ballet and American Indian history.

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[edit] Cast

• Maria Tallchief.... Herself

[edit] Crew

• Sandra Osawa... Director, Producer, Writer
• Yasu Osawa.... Cinematography, Editing

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[edit] Film Festivals

• 2008 Fargo Film Festival... Best Documentary Feature
• 2007 American Indian Film Festival

[edit] External Links

• Maria Tallchief at Upstream Productions
• Maria Tallchief at the Internet Movie Database