IMDb Rating

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Commonsensemedia Rating

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Many positive/inspirational messages can be drawn from Te Ata's life, from the value of staying true to yourself to the rewards that hard work, bravery, courage, and perseverance can bring. Also spotlights the mistreatment of Native American people in general and the Chickasaw in particular.

Te Ata is depicted as steadfast, loving, proud, talented, and brave; she's a loyal daughter in a loving family. Her Native American community is generally supportive and close-knit. Many white characters are portrayed as having prejudice against the Chickasaw people (a bias that is intended to be seen as incorrect/misinformed); several refer to the need for Te Ata's people to "assimilate" and talk about their "pagan" and "witch doctor" Native rituals. 

A white man yells at a Native man for "trespassing" on his land. Minutes later, a gunshot rings out (offscreen). Viewers see the Native man on the ground with blood spreading beneath him as Te Ata cries hysterically. 

A couple falls in love but only kisses briefly on-screen. Te Ata is offered a role that involves wearing a brief costume ("Pocahontas, are you OK wearing this?" asks a sleazy producer; "You first!" says an angry Te Ata, leaving).

References to Native American "witch doctor" and "pagan" rituals, as well as many references to "the white man." Otherwise, language is along the lines of "dang."

Dove Rating

None

Couple kisses

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Two men argue; young girl hears shots, then finds man lying on the ground

Men have drinks

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References to God as the Great Spirit and Earth maker; a cartoon makes fun of Native Americans.