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Did the 1923 story of Teonna Rainwater stem from Taylor Sheridan wanting to show the origins of the Rainwater family and Broken Rock tribe? And I look at what we have today. Brings Plenty: You know, I live with the concept Im a realist that if you do not witness something, then it cant be true. From Austin Butler and Cate Blanchett to a potential Best Supporting Actress toss-up, see who EW thinks will win at the 2023 Oscars. It is so important not only to him but to the show itself. Right now, Im just so focused on the finale of 1923, because its been such a great story. Out of respect and honor for those who have come before us, Mo knows we have a profound obligation to leave a livable planet for those who will follow after we are gone, and he starts and ends every day, with thoughts of how he and we can make the world a better place while we are here.When Mo isn't working as an actor, he can be found ranching or seeking ways to give back to his Lakota communities and Indian Country -- ways that include preserving culture, tradition and seeking cultural truth in diversity. 2,219 Followers, 109 Following, 31 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Sara Ann Haney Brings Plenty & Mo Brings Plenty (@brings_plenty) The name Moses Brings Plenty is one you know if you are as equally obsessed with Yellowstone, as the rest of us. Snatched from her family and forcibly enrolled in a prison-like Catholic boarding school run by the cruel and exacting Father Renaud (Sebastian Roch), Teonna endured physical beatings, sexual assault, and other forms of dehumanizing abuse. Aminah Nieves as Teonna Rainwater in '1923' (Inset: Mo Brings Plenty), Aminah Nieves as Teonna Rainwater (right) with Jennifer Ehle as Sister Mary in, Mo Brings Plenty, who grew up in the Lakota Nation, as Mo in, Teonna (Nieves) at the boarding school depicted in. So, there was a lot of breadth and tenderness throughout the whole crew. It was all of us coming together as a collective and continuing to share. [3], Moses Brings Plenty played drums for the band Brul, who combines traditional Native American drums and flute with contemporary musical instruments. We're still in the 1900s it's not over. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. So theres a lot of anxiety around that, and questions. BRINGS PLENTY: I was in a school that had the boarding school mentality. And people like to ignore the fact that we do exist. In 2022, Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland directed the Department of the Interior to do an investigation into the lasting consequences of the Federal Indian Boarding School system. I had a nun oh my gosh, I will never forget her. When I found out about it, I got all giddy, too. But if even our own people dont know the price that has been paid for us to maintain and have our languages and have our traditions, our culture, then we ourselves as American Indian people will not pick that up and walk with that dignity and humility and honor to carry it on and pass it on. My first reaction was [squeals], "She kisses a boy!" Im just taking it day by day. :). Below, in conversation with THR, Nieves and Brings Plenty detail the care that went into bringing Teonnas story to life, what they think about the promise of Teonnas final scene (including her romance with the character played by Mos nephew, Cole Brings Plenty), what they know about season two, and why they say they have to look to the past in order to preserve their present. As per reports, Mo Brings Plenty has an estimated net worth of $400,000 in September 2021. I agree with everything Mo said. He feels that there simply are not enough people with his own history and his own upbringing and heritage on television, and he makes it a priority to allow his roles to take on the job of educating those who know so little about his people. Oglala Lakota actor, drummer, singer, and model from the United States. Without dipping into spoiler territory too much, I'll just say that it involves a new cast member who just so happens to be Mo Brings Plenty's nephew, actor Cole Brings Plenty. On Whiskey Riff Raff, Steve Gazibara and Wes Langeler give an unfiltered and unapologetic take on country music, life, and all the craziness that comes with it. Yellowstone stars Cole Hauser and Mo Brings Plenty are set to represent the massively popular Western drama series at the 2023 Golden Globe Awards.The pair, who play Rip Wheeler and Mo (Thomas . There are so many spiritual predators out there, always looking for their next item they can utilize in their sales of considering themselves a spiritual leader or whatever the case may be. Im also curious to hear your thoughts on the conversation around who can claim Native identity, and if you feel that 1923 has influenced that conversation as its been airing. And if she can have that one moment, thats it. Discover Mo Brings Plenty's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. The storyline in full is easily more disturbing than anything in the flagship series, made all the more so by its basis in reality, with Nieves humbly telling CinemaBlend that she initially didnt think it was within her to represent her family and culture through Teonnas story. Well, we assume he will be back in Season 5 after learning that season five is happening and the fact that he spoiler alert is alive and well at the end of season four. Honestly, I dont. I havent given any thought to the character of Mo himself [in Yellowstone]. She was in tears and said, You have to do this. Because I was still so hesitant. What was it like to play that bit of happiness for her after she went through so much pain this season? When it comes to. ", Last edited on 12 February 2023, at 12:40, "Brule' a unique special Branson entertainment experience. I didnt know if I was mentally in the space to go there. However, in his real life, he and his wife reside on their own ranch, and they love it. "Thank you Mo. The median salary of an actor is around $40,860 per year. And now we have to be prepared to be able to share who our ancestors once were not just then, but who we desire to be again in the whole process. Tiffany and her husband are the proud parents of four children in her free time. And so, everything went into secret. "It's an honor just to tell her story," says Nieves of Teonna, who escaped the posse of priests and made her way into Montana in the season finale of, Cole Brings Plenty and Aminah Nieves in '1923', Teonna fights for her life against the man who killed Hank on '1923'. Teonna (Nieves) with Hank (Michael Greyeyes), who helps reunite her with her father after her escape. Mo Brings Plenty plays "Mo" on "Yellowstone. A RIFF on what makes the great outdoorsgreat. When he sees that he got peanut butter and jelly, Mo asks why their son (his actual son, Jerynce) gets the roast beef. present). I would sit with them, and then it would be one of my elders [who would ask], "She's telling this story do you have anything you want to share with her?" Ive never heard that from him before, so even hearing it from his mouth while he was sick, and that last thing (getting emotional) it hit. [1], Brings Plenty has modeled for Ed Hardy and John Yaeger. The podcast is available everywhere. And, what questions did you have? "Project Lighthouse brings warmth to those on the reservation. 4 September 1969) is an Oglala Lakota television, film, and stage actor, as well as a traditional drummer and singer. Hes done work for brands such as Ed Hardy, and he is quite proud of the work he does. NIEVES: That was real. 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But thats in all aspects of life, so we just have to stay in the positive aspect of everything and continue to look at our children and see what we can do to continue to influence or inspire them. Hence, why I wear braids every day. Broken Rock Tribe leader Thomas Rainwaters (Gil Birmingham) righthand man, Mo (played by Mo Brings Plenty) starts out as just a driver and bodyguard, but as the the series moves on, he becomes a significant player in the story. But she could be herself for a second. Like Aminah, I had my hesitations because I was revisiting different places and moments in my life, where I wasnt sure if I wanted to reopen those wounds. And then I found out about Taylor [Sheridan] and I started digging into [first Yellowstone prequel] 1883, which is incredible. Believe it or not, this strong, quiet, serious man is also a model. We had an incredible Crow elder, Birdie Real Bird, on set with us. Moses Brings Plenty spoke to the harsh treatment that he personally suffered in his own past, sharing that he focused on using those experiences to inform his future in ways that were quite different from how his peers handled things. MO BRINGS PLENTY: It was amazing to see him get involved and be part of a very, very strong storyline in the life of Teonna Rainwater. Mo is a Yellowstone character played by Mo Brings Plenty. Mo, you're the American Indian Affairs Coordinator for Yellowstone and 1923. Just like giddy children on set that night. The fine line is so fine that, at times, you have to double-check to make sure youre near it. We viewed them as our homes; they are still our homes. After spending four years on the Yellowstone which is a fictional ranch, it was a real eye-opener to go down to the Sixes which is a real life, incredible, sort of goliath, cattle ranch. That, for me, meant more than anything else. It's healing, just for the fact that we know that we have people who are courageous enough to stand by us. The actor also shared his thoughts on 1923 digging into the topic of boarding schools for Native American children, and so soon after reports from the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative brought to light the existence of more than 400 schools operating throughout the U.S. between 1819 and 1969. Was there one thing you learned that stuck out to you the most? And I am! I try to look at everything in a positive light, because we are still here. Like, the Scoop was happening still [when Indigenous children in Canada were forcibly separated from their families in the 1960s], and we dont talk about that. Mo, what's it like to watch your nephew, Cole Brings Plenty, play a key part in Teonna's story? Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse. And he has spent a fair amount of time in the biopic world twice portraying Charlie Soap -- the husband of the first woman elected Chief of the Cherokee Nation, the late Wilma Mankiller-- in The Cherokee Word for Water and Gloria Steinem's The Glorias, respectively.Mo Brings Plenty is an actor, horse stunt rider, rancher, and American Indian storyline consultant. Let's start with recurring actors Mo Brings Plenty (a.k.a. It felt so nice! 1 drama, airs Sundays at. Its no wonder that Mo Brings Plentys character rides so well or seems so comfortable on horseback. In a brief scene, we see his wife making paper bag lunches for Mo and his teenage son. She's exhausted. I wish, in a perfect world hear me out, Mo Cole is your grandfather. His band is all about combining a sense of traditional Native American drumming with instruments that many might define as more contemporary. Taylor is so gifted, and he has the ability to share things that some people won't even think about. In this Yellowstone prequel starring Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren, the Dutton family fights to hang onto their ranch during the rise of Western expansion, Prohibition, and the Great Depression. Its a lifestyle. I wasn't expecting it. Thats why I braid my hair. So I think I have a duty to share our stories, and to be a voice. How did you interpret the ending? Brings Plenty: Well, as the show has been airing and when we talk about the continent, there is the Indigenous concept of tribal descendants from any tribe in this continent, whether its North America, Central or South America. Mo and I have shared sentiments. An investigative report issued last May concluded that the United States "operated or supported 408 boarding schools across 37 states" between the years 1819 and 1969, and that the schools subjected students to harsh punishments including "solitary confinement; flogging; withholding food; whipping; slapping; and cuffing. AMINAH NIEVES: You want my honest first reaction? Can you talk about how familiar you are with a story like Teonnas and how that helped you tell this story? A mindset. But we have an incredible stunt crew. Michelle Shining Elk, Other Works Ask yourself this question if you are a Yellowstone fan. Honestly, I feel like he's my little brother in real life. Nieves: Its a loose-ended theory. Im left in the dust over here. There's a huge movement now encouraging diversity, but that [discussion about] diversity is only [focusing on] the skin color. I can tell you what a bar of soap tastes like. Brings Plenty: Im very familiar with the story. But Ive heard stories, personally. If people really want to understand more of it, then look up the treaties. Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton and Helen MIrren as Cara Dutton in 1923 streaming on Paramount+ 2022. He is a man who likes to live his life outside of the public eye. And so I want to utilize the positivity of it. With Sister Mary, just the feeling of doing that to someone, and knowing that Teonna never wanted to do that out of disgust or even out of anger she did it out of survival. Born September 4, 1969 in Porcupine, South Dakota, USA. However, what do you really know about Mo Brings Plenty? Im stuck on that story. We cannot wait. It's a well-worded synopsis for an entertainment role that sadly isn't as prevalent as it could or should be, though well-earned strides have been made in recent years to bring more Indigenous creators and performers into TV and streaming productions. NIEVES: I think it's a tie between the scene when she kills Sister Mary, and the scene when Hank gets shot. This is my first big role, she says. And when it comes to language, to make sure that we have the proper fluent speakers of the language. I went on set every chance I could when I wasn't working, and I witnessed Helen Mirren, and Harrison Ford, and Timothy Dalton. Aminah Nieves Says Mo Brings Plenty Was A Light Through 1923's Intense Scenes Carolyn Jenkins 4 days ago Betrayal and violence are commonplace in Taylor Sheridan's "Yellowstone" universe, but the. [3] He also played Quanah Parker in the History Channel documentary Comanche Warrior, which was filmed on the Wild Horse Sanctuary in the southern Black Hills, as well as playing Crazy Horse on The History Channel's "Investigating History" documentary, Who Killed Crazy Horse and BBC "Custer's Last Stand". Here's how he put it: What was most important to me was to support the storyline that [1923 creator] Taylor had written. The proud uncle did tease that the character Pete is part of a "very, very strong storyline" with Teonna, so one can only hope that means he'll get to survive for the majority of the episodes, if not all of them. But more than anything else, there was just love and knowing they were there and had my back, and vice versa. Mo Brings Plenty is an enrolled Lakota who hails from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. In that respect, he spoke very supportively of his role in maintaining authenticity within Taylor Sheridan's storytelling. Cole Brings Plenty as Pete Plenty Clouds. Mo, did you attend a government-run boarding school? This was The Great Sioux War of 1876. You recently said your grandfather shared how he related to Teonna. He was also part of the Native American new-age band Brul. Hes been called steady, he keeps things grounded, many love seeing his traditions and what he does for his people by showcasing their own lives, and many just adore him because he is so intensely likable despite his readiness to kill he only kills when its necessary and for the greater good. He also owns cattle, which he just moved a few weeks after weaning them from their mothers. And so our people said, OK, we just want to live in peace. But we were confined into these reservations, aka prison camps. EW spoke to Nieves and Yellowstone star Mo Brings Plenty who serves as the American Indian Affairs Coordinator for his show and 1923 about how it felt to depict such an ugly part of our nation's history, Teonna's budding romance with Pete (who's played by Mo's nephew! Of course, he is, because why wouldnt he be? 2023 Oscars predictions: See who will win at the 95th Academy Awards. And were all living together right now. How has 1923 sparked your own family to open up more? And I understand where a lot of people come from. My father does a really great job at sharing stories; hes a storyteller, all my life. The actress, who plays Teonna Rainwater on the 'Yellowstone' prequel series, and Brings Plenty, an actor and cultural consultant on the franchise, speak to The Hollywood Reporter about capturing a horrifying history and bringing Indigenous stars to the forefront in the megahit Taylor Sheridan franchise. And to do it in private, away from the crew. In that moment when she kind of buries her head on the priest's body, I think that was a flashback to Sister Mary, and also a moment of, "How could you do this to Hank?" Because you dont get to see her as a child. He also owns cattle, which he just moved a few weeks after weaning them from their mothers. These days, the ranch is a staggering 266,000 acres, on three different properties, as previously mentioned, it was purchased by a group spearheaded by Yellowstone creator Taylor Sheridan. Mo loves to post pictures of his horses, who he calls his family. To be able to share our dialogue, 90 percent of our dialogue, in Crow in this show it's so special. I wanted to get it right. A post shared by Mo Brings Plenty (@mobringsplenty) While "Yellowstone" star Mo Brings Plenty claims some people might not like his post, many in the comments actually agreed with him. Those familiar with the battle will know the strengths of those names and understand why Mo sees the world through the lens of the forces and sacrifices his family and ancestors made so that he could be here today. Its been everywhere. BRINGS PLENTY: It is inspiring. The year 1923 and the first season of Yellowstone prequel 1923 were not kind to Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves). Mo Brings Plenty with his horse Zorro, who appears on "Yellowstone," at Sterling Ranch near Paola, Kan. And I was very excited because Ive seen that inner strength within her, and I just wanted to be a good support and be able to be there in the moments when she had to allow herself to go down into that darkness. NIEVES: I'd put the "T" before the "P." [Laughs]. Hes also modeled for John Yaegar. And neither will our own children. Brings Plenty, who plays Mo on the flagship series, explains why 1923 couldn't shy away from the horrifying reality of Teonna's plight: "If you want to walk beside Taylor Sheridan, he's so.
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