Who is the Indian girl at the boarding school in 1923?

One of those girls is played by Aminah Nieves, an indigenous actress who landed the very important role of Teonna Rainwater — a veritable prisoner of the Catholics (and ancestor of Gil Birmingham's Thomas Rainwater, who we eventually meet in Yellowstone) who can dish it out as much as she can take it.

How is the Indian girl related to the Duttons in 1923?

One popular theory among fans is that Teonna is in some way an ancestor of "Yellowstone" character Jamie Dutton (Wes Bentley), the adopted son of rancher John Dutton III (Kevin Costner). While viewers of the flagship series know who Jamie's biological father is, the identity of his mother has never been revealed.

Who is the school girl in 1923?

That ray of light surrounds Teonna Rainwater, the breakout Indigenous character on Taylor Sheridan's Western saga played by Aminah Nieves. For eight episodes, 1923 has tracked Teonna's epic journey.

What is the point of Teonna in 1923?

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.

What is the point of the Indian boarding school in 1923?

Three of the 25 Indian boarding schools run by the U.S. government were in California. Their goal was to stamp out all vestiges of Native cultural traditions and replace them with white, Christian customs and norms. It was common practice for administrators to bathe new students in kerosene and to cut off their hair.

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What did Sister Alice do to Teonna?

When the morning comes, she is taken from the hotbox and is taken with fever. She is sexually assaulted by Sister Alice while being washed in the tub, only to be interrupted by Sister Mary, who dismisses Sister Alice and taunts Teonna and tells her that she is her salvation and can save her from her godlessness.

What does Teonna have to do with the Duttons?

The guess is that Teonna might be an ancestor of Jamie's, perhaps through her having a relationship with Jack Dutton, making Jamie a Dutton by blood and not just adoption. Indeed, Nieves herself raises this possibility with her remark about Teonna getting a Dutton love interest.

Who is Teonna Rainwater's grandmother?

Issaxche Rainwater is the grandmother of Teonna Rainwater and the mother-in-law of Runs His Horse.

What did the nuns do to the girl in 1923?

In the pilot episode of 1923, viewers witness Teonna (Aminah Nieves) being repeatedly hit by a wooden ruler by Sister Mary O'Connor (Jennifer Ehle) for failing to remember the exact procedure of making soap in class.

Who plays Teonna's father on 1923?

Michael Spears as Runs His Horse, the chief of the Broken Rock Reservation, Teonna's father and a neighbor to the Duttons.

Why is the girl narrating 1923?

Throughout the episode, Elsa's narration is used to fill in the gaps of what has happened to the Dutton clan in the four decades that have passed since the events of "1883."

Were Indian boarding schools Catholic?

About half the schools were supported by the U.S. government, but were operated and staffed by Christian denominations, including the Catholic Church.

Does Spencer make it home in 1923?

But in the series' next episode, Spencer comes home. And it's safe to say that things didn't go very well. TheWrap spoke to Sklenar about how he got the gig, what it's like working with Sheridan and what to expect from him returning home.

Is Spencer John Dutton's grandfather?

Spencer Dutton is the younger son of James (Tim McGraw) and Margaret Dutton (Faith Hill) from the 1883 series. He is also the younger brother of John Dutton Sr (James Badge Dale). As James Dutton from 1883 was John Dutton's great-grandfather, this makes Spencer one of John's grandfathers.

How is Emma related to the Duttons in 1923?

Emma appears in 1923 and is portrayed by Marley Shelton. She is the wife of John Dutton Sr. and the mother of Jack Dutton. After her husband's death, a heartbroken Emma dies by suicide.

What happened to James Dutton in 1923?

James does return, but it turns out he's been shot, with the first episode of 1923 confirming - via Elsa Dutton's ghostly voiceover narration - that he died of that bullet shortly after. Elsa also reveals that Margaret wrote to Jacob to come help her and her sons at the ranch in the aftermath.

What was the nun doing to the Indian girl in the tub 1923?

So let's talk about Teonna's plight first. It upsets me the most, and thus I'd like to get it out of the way, preferably in one headlong breath. After killing Sister Mary and — surprise! — also the nun who raped her in the tub, Teonna flees the Indian school in which she's been held prisoner since the series began.

What do the nuns and Indian girls have to do with 1923?

The 1923 Indian School scenes in the Yellowstone spinoff depict the horrific abuse suffered by Indigenous American youth in Catholic boarding schools, based on real history.

When did Indian boarding schools end?

The U.S. government operated hundreds of Indian boarding schools. Between 1819 and 1969, the federal government operated more than 400 boarding schools across the country and provided support for more than 1,000 others, according to the department's investigation.

Is there a season 2 of 1923?

Unlike its standalone predecessor 1883, 1923 Season 2's renewal was confirmed in February following its successful premiere, boasting 7.4 million viewers. Pre-production commenced in July 2022, and the first episode aired on Paramount+ in December of the same year.

What happens to the priest in 1923?

As things ramp up, it looks like the priest has murder on his mind, but Chief Rainwater arrives in time, scalps the priest and slits his throat. After literally eating his soul, a bloodstained Runs His Horse and Pete Plenty Clouds ride off to try and find Teonna and Hank before the priests do.

How many episodes of 1923 will there be?

Each season of 1923 will consist of eight episodes. Season 2 is expected to be the last for 1923, bringing the series to a grand total of 16 episodes across both seasons.

Who is Teonna related to in 1923?

But Teonna Rainwater (Aminah Nieves), an ancestor of Thomas, encounters far more unrelenting horrors as the principal Native perspective of prequel spinoff series 1923.

How much of 1923 is true?

The show is not based on a true story, however, it does include real-life events that took place during the time.

Is the house in 1923 real?

The fictional Dutton ranch, which was also featured in Yellowstone, is actually the historic Chief Joseph Ranch in Darby, Montana. Buildings in Butte, Montana, were used for the town's exteriors and interiors, including Butte Civic Center and Butte's Carpenter's Union Hall, NBC Montana reports.