Mo Brings Plenty with his horse Zorro, who appears on "Yellowstone," at Sterling Ranch near Paola, Kan. [3], Brings Plenty is concerned about providing accurate representations of Native peoples in mass media. 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. The season one finale delivers that: In Nothing Left to Lose, Teonna is reunited with her father and she appears to be falling in love with Hanks son, Pete Plenty Clouds. Given the trauma in Teonnas story, what hesitations did you have initially, and what convinced you to take on the part? Publicity Listings 4 September 1969) is an Oglala Lakota television, film, and stage actor, as well as a traditional drummer and singer. Country is more than just a steel guitar. NIEVES: That was real. And so, everything went into secret. The character is easily likable because he is protective, strong, and he has an obvious moral compass and sense of right and wrong. "These stories need to be shared with millions of people," she says. And, Rainwater is a great character. According to the rest of the world, Mo is their favorite. According to Tanya Giles, chief programming officer of Paramount Streaming, Taylor Sheridan might just be the busiest man in television: The incredible storytelling and stellar performances behind1883 have fueled phenomenal new records for Paramount+. And on the other side with Hank, feeling that and seeing that happen in real time destroyed me. Here's how he put it: What was most important to me was to support the storyline that [1923 creator] Taylor had written. Brings Plenty appeared Thursday on Morning in America ahead of the "Yellowstone" season finale . 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. And not until the end of the finale, titled Nothing Left to Lose, was it revealed that after everything she has endured she is a survivor. Let's start with recurring actors Mo Brings Plenty (a.k.a. And so, honestly, tribal enrollment numbers, its a prison number. I just try to gain support from the tribes that we're representing and try to always keep in mind that Indian country has a voice as well. Its our duty to tell these stories and to share these stories. '1923' star Aminah Nieves and 'Yellowstone' actor Mo Brings Plenty, who works as the American Indian Affairs Coordinator for both shows, discuss Teonna's story of boarding school abuse and the . I wanted to get it right. Mo Brings Plenty has shared brief snippets of his family before on his personal Instagram page. When we are born, we are enrolled. 'Yellowstone' Star Mo Brings Plenty Posts Moving Message of Governor Lynelle Perry), who will now join the cast as regulars for the fifth season. And 1923 does not hold back in its depiction of that violence and degradation why was it so important to show the brutality so vividly? Were still here.. Rez Bomb has been part on the international film festival circuit instead of playing strictly to Native American film festivals, which is a major breakthrough for Native cinema. Yellowstone, cable's No. And if we have that life, then lets utilize it as a gift and bring to light everything that we possibly can, because thats where healing begins. Not for me, but for everyone. If Mo and Birdie werent there, making me feel safe, and if Ben and the entire crew werent so gentle, I dont think I could have done what I did. Brings Plenty: Yeah. There are so many things I wish for her. 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. NIEVES: I didn't know the language before coming into it, so I learned it. Tiffany and her husband are the proud parents of four children in her free time. Nieves: Leenah, Julia [Schlaepfer, who plays Alex], Michelle [Randolph, who plays Elizabeth] and I are all best friends. Nieves: My grandpa, when he was actually sick in the hospital, he told that to my little sister. Its ancestors moving constantly one at a time, moving and doing it with me. (Gets emotional.) When I was in Wyoming [meeting with] Taylor, I think that day is when the Pope finally apologized [for the Catholic Church's involvement in abusive boarding schools]. Somebody Tell Taylor Sheridan Mo Brings Plenty Needs His Own Hence, why I wear braids every day. Teonna's journey on 1923 comes as the U.S. government is undergoing a real-life reckoning about the country's systematic abuse of Native and Indigenous children through the Federal Indian Boarding School Initiative. 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. You ready for em? But she could be herself for a second. Cole and his Yellowstone costar Mo Brings Plenty presented the awards for Best Actress and Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology, or TV Movie. [1] I am the land and I am killing you. I did that scene in Crow on tape, and I think thats when it all kind of hit me, and that it wasnt really my decision anymore. But I was. A RIFF on what makes the great outdoorsgreat. Brings Plenty: You know, I live with the concept Im a realist that if you do not witness something, then it cant be true. This isnt just for you, this is for all of us. 'Yellowstone' Fans Will Flip Out When They Learn About the Season 5 We filmed those Four Sixes sequences down at the Four Sixes, which is a real life, huge, working cattle ranch one of the biggest in the country, one of the oldest in the country. Moses Brings Plenty was one of the experts who tested/displayed the weapons and tactics used by Oglala Lakota war leader Crazy Horse on an episode in the third season of Spike TV's Deadliest Warrior. 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. Did you have an intimacy coordinator to choreograph the violent scenes, and was there space when filming to pause if you needed a break? And not just our stories but all peoples stories. With the amount of Yellowstone projects, prequels and spinoffs that Taylor Sheridan is working on, I always thought it would be cool to tell Mos story. He also owns cattle, which he just moved a few weeks after weaning them from their mothers. Michelle Shining Elk, Other Works Aminah, how familiar were you with Yellowstone when the role of Teonna Rainwater came to you? We need to have a place to allow our children to flourish, side by side. "People kind of like to ignore it, but they can't ignore it anymore.". [1], Brings Plenty has modeled for Ed Hardy and John Yaeger. Apparently, the roast beef sandwich is for him. I feel like we were both like, "Yeah!" Mo is an adviser, enforcer, and driver for Broken Rock Tribe leader Thomas Rainwater. How would you rate this article? I read the script and I felt all the feelings. After killing her merciless tormentor, Sister Mary (Jennifer Ehle), Teonna escaped on foot in episode 4. And I take great pride and honor in knowing that our faces are being seen and that our voices are being heard during 1923 and beyond. . She was an incredible, articulate teacher, and she strives for perfection. Aminah Nieves: I wasnt familiar at all, actually! So I have no answer for that. I remember getting a haircut in third grade and going through that because that era and that moment didnt just end when those boarding schools closed. But most Native Americans aren't happy with the casting of Kelsey Asbille as a Native woman married into the Dutton clan. Or prison number, however you want to look at it. Seeing them so excited to share these stories and knowing that it's possible, and to know that we're still here that's what stuck out to me. When he sees that he got peanut butter and jelly, Mo asks why their son (his actual son, Jerynce) gets the roast beef. Taylor Sheridan says its all about reinventing the wheel again: Were in an interesting time in scripted drama and TV because everyone is attempting to find this new way in to tell a story. actor. But the people of today were there and supportive; it takes a village to bring to life a great story. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. Theres still no premiere date set for 6666, but we do know that it will likely stream exclusively on Paramount+ (much like 1883), and depending on filming schedules, could possibly be released at some point this year (towards the end of the year). And Mo, its your nephew, Cole Brings Plenty, who is playing Aminahs love interest? Because for one, this is my first big role, pretty much of anything that anyone has seen me in. Mo Brings Plenty - IMDb Brings Plenty. When Nieves saw what Sheridan had in store for Teonna, she tells The Hollywood Reporter that she had doubts about the role. He likes to work on his ranch alongside his wife, and he likes to immerse himself in the things that are most important to him. Its my brothers son, but I look to him as a son, too. Can you talk about how familiar you are with a story like Teonnas and how that helped you tell this story? But the actress says what she conjured up was something different: Its ancestors moving constantly one at a time, moving and doing it with me. How could we improve it? And be aware and conscious of the boundary that you dont want to cross.. Hes done work for brands such as Ed Hardy, and he is quite proud of the work he does. She was calm and collected. I would witness them just be on, you know? I didnt know if I was mentally in the space to go there. Aminah was such a powerful actress that there were moments I had to walk away from the monitors and regather myself, or allow an emotion to flow. Apparently, the trio works together as the Geese + Duck Rescue A-Team.. Thanks for reading! One fan commented, "I've been saying this for years. [4], In addition to doing some theater work in Nebraska, he also portrayed an Apache warrior in the 2011 science fiction western film Cowboys & Aliens. Moses Brings Plenty is also known as Moses J. She became a stay-at-home mom and writer with her own blog. 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. NIEVES: Every single piece is gut-wrenching. And I look at what we have today. Because truly, even when this ended, there was still so much going on. The working title of the upcoming spinoff is simply 6666(also much like1883). Who is your favorite character? All of this is horrifying, its a horrifying story. Because, like I said before, its not just Aminah doing it. Nieves: Yes, we have an intimacy coordinator for more of the tub stuff and [physical violence]. 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. And neither will our own children. Mo Brings Plenty (Moses J. And I am! Its that kind of real-world reflection that plays into Moses Brings Plentys key position as American Indian Affairs Coordinator. 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. What it did for me was it fueled me to become more of what [the children at those schools] were told they could no longer be. The show is rumored to star Jefferson White and Ryan Bingham who will reprise their roles as Jimmy and Walker. And were all living together right now. NIEVES: It's an honor to just tell her story. 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They go through the action moments with us about 10 to 30 minutes before we go on. Hes the right-hand man to Gil Birminghams Chairman Thomas Rainwater, who is always looking for a way to take on the infamous John Dutton (Kevin Costner) and his family ranch. The scene becomes decidedly less wholesome from there. I'm thankful because these stories need to be shared with millions of people. Now the media is opening up to our existence. 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. Yellowstone viewers know Chief Thomas Rainwater (Gil Burningham), your character (Rainwaters right-hand man) and the fictional Broken Rock tribe. So, I was not part of the casting process. Mo Brings Plenty: Im the American Indian coordinator consultant [on 1923 and Yellowstone]. Born September 4, 1969 in Porcupine, South Dakota, USA. We have allies, we have support. Lets hope that rumor is true. My one theory is about Coles character [Pete Plenty Clouds]. On "Yellowstone," Mo Brings Plenty plays "Mo," a multi-talented and loyal Broken Rock Tribe member and leader. Offers may be subject to change without notice. And people like to ignore the fact that we do exist. Mo, what is your official title on 1923? I think that really helped. He is best known for his portrayal as "Mo" in the television series Yellowstone. Michael Spears told me on set that Crow nation has the highest population of native speakers, which is about 85 percent. Its been everywhere. I didnt know about the Yellowstone universe, so I came into this a little blind. 4 September 1969) is an Oglala Lakota television, film, and stage actor, as well as a traditional drummer and singer. 1923 star on Teonna's story: It's rare to see our truths being told 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 . She spent the second half of the season trying to make her way back to her family with the help of Hank (Michael Greyeyes), a Crow shepherd she encounters on her journey, and his son, Pete (Cole Brings Plenty). 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. Mo Brings Plenty . Her writing gained recognition and since 2009, she's written for sites such as What to Expect, Where'd My Sanity Go, and dozens more. Mo serves various roles within the Native American Tribe and acts as an advisor to Tribal Chief Joseph Rainwater. The Broken Rock Tribe serves as one of the core groups being overshadowed by the Dutton family, as partially headed up by star Moses Brings Plenty, whose stoic Mo is arguably the shows most morally grounded character. 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. I wanted to get it right., Nieves credits her mother for ultimately pushing her to tackle the role, which carries with it generations of trauma. Mo Brings Plenty standing on Kayce's porch in Yellowstone For all the reasons that Yellowstone still sticks out as an episodic drama, even in the midst of an overstuffed TV-scape, one that stands. So Ive known this has happened. Yes, he is. And it was a healing phase for a lot of people. Mo brings a specific level of reality to his characters so that he can bring honesty of his portrayal to television. This we know as The Battle of the Little Bighorn. It is so important not only to him but to the show itself. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. As far as the spinoff goes, I dont think youll be surprised that I, Jeff/Jimmy never have any idea what the fuck is going on, and any time I think I do, Taylor does something better and cooler than I ever couldve imagined. We see him rescue Monica Dutton (Kelsey Asbille), help in the raid to rescue Tate, he wrangled up Checkers to deliver him to John, he helped Kacye Dutton (Luke Grimes) through his vision quest hes just all around awesome character. About - Mo Brings Plenty And so I want to utilize the positivity of it. Mo Brings Plenty plays Rainwater's aide-de-camp and spiritual adviser. It was kind of a lot for her to move through all of those emotions at once. To speculate some more, what do you want to see or explore? Mo Brings Plenty is an actor, horse stunt rider, rancher, and American Indian storyline consultant. And they wouldnt have showed themselves if I didnt feel grounded., In order to create a safe set, particularly around the scenes of violence, 1923 enlisted an intimacy coordinator and turned to Yellowstone star and cultural consultant Mo Brings Plenty, who was present for all of Nieves scenes. How did you interpret the ending? The three of them ride off to Wyoming, even though the priest (Sebastian Roch) and the men who are hunting her plan to meet them there by train. Thats really what it boils down to for me. If people really want to understand more of it, then look up the treaties. #YellowstoneTV. She knows what shes doing and so I can just see a lot of that. Im left in the dust over here. Our Yellowstone:The Soundtrack Playlist, featuring every song from every episode, updated in real time, every Sunday night. "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'. Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton of the Paramount+ original series 1923. 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. When viewers first meet the teenager of Crow descent, she is being physically, emotionally and sexually abused for her refusal to culturally assimilate, shining a bright light on the Indian boarding-school era when Native children were sent to government-funded schools run by the Catholic Church. Mo, since you have the experience of doing this on Yellowstone and have tackled many Native storylines on that show, what do you make of some in the community saying that certain customs arent for sharing on TV? (September 2009 - We see Checkers, the party planner from the casino whos connected to the attacks on the Duttons, beaten and tied up. I have a tribal enrollment number. I just try to gain support from the tribes that we're representing and try to always keep in mind that Indian country has a voice as well. Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton and Helen MIrren as Cara Dutton in 1923 streaming on Paramount+ 2022. BRINGS PLENTY: It is very enlightening to know that we are finally gaining some traction and support. And Mo, he's a storyteller and he shared so much with me. As Mo Brings Plenty eloquently cites, today is the anniversary of a tipping point. To be able to share Crow with the world, and to have these beautiful babies witness it and watch it and see their language being spoken on TV, it was incredible. Mo Brings Plenty - Biography - IMDb He is best known for his portrayal as "Mo" in the television series Yellowstone.[1]. this link is to an external site that may or may not meet accessibility guidelines. We were like, What if [Taylor] did it that way on purpose? Because she does die in the script, but it is so open-ended [on the show]. I can't wait to watch it. 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. [3], He has performed for charity events such as Project Lighthouse, who provides warm clothing and bedding to northern Indian reservations.[7]. He is a talented drummer, and he plays in a band called Brule. I had a nun oh my gosh, I will never forget her. I remember the rulers. Wildfire: The Legend of the Cherokee Ghost Horse. Aminah Nieves, Mo Brings Plenty on Why '1923' Doesn't Look Away: "We And it gave her a chance for her child self to show. And to play that for her was, it was great. Both of those scenes, they were very difficult ones to be with. For all the reasons that Yellowstone still sticks out as an episodic drama, even in the midst of an overstuffed TV-scape, one that stands to be the most meaningful is the neo-westerns inclusion of indigenous culture and characters. We look forward to bringing fans even more of the Duttons origin story.. I went on set every chance I could when I wasn't working, and I witnessed Helen Mirren, and Harrison Ford, and Timothy Dalton. 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Every day that Im given, I try to be more of an example of the past more so than the present, with hopes that I can inspire the present to also do the same. Go to Appearance > Customize > Subscribe Pop-up to set this up. Everything was flowing through me at once, and thats when I knew I had to keep going. Ive gotten a lot of positive feedback and its given me the opportunity to say, Hey, just become what those children were told they can no longer be.. Nieves: It was a mix of both. It was a reunion, for me personally. | Mo Brings Plenty | Yellowstone | C&I Studios - YouTube
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