All I can say is that I hope Im incredibly grateful for the work weve gotten to do so far, incredibly proud all I can say as an actor is job security is very rare and very precious so I wanna play this character as long as theyll let me. These two exchange lunches before Mo kisses his wife (a.k.a his real life wife, Sara Ann Haney-Brings Plenty) goodbye and heads off to their barn. And I have a great deal of respect for her and people who take the time to represent us; its so vital and important. But, I imagine you are excited there will be a season two. All I have to say is, it's about . Moviegoers can now catch him playing "Shep Wauneka" in the newly released Jurassic World Dominion (2022) and as "Ottawa Jones" in Showtime's Peabody award-winning limited series The Good Lord Bird (2021). So Ive known this has happened. As an actor, he has played bit parts in Hidalgo, Thunderheart, and Pirates of the Caribbean. For now, Teonna is making her way to freedom with Pete and her father but, of course, Father Renaud and Marshall Kent [Jamie McShane] are hot on their trail. 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?" 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. We're still in the 1900s it's not over. Country is more than just a steel guitar. Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton of the Paramount+ original series 1923. NIEVES: You get to see her as a child for one of the first times in episode 8, and that could take me through to season 2. This means a lot. Mo Brings Plenty has portrayed Native American characters in many films and TV shows AMC Mo Brings Plenty comes from a historically notable Oglala Lakota family (via Outsider ), and makes a. he says. You talk of the support you had, including from Mo. NIEVES: I think it's important because it's very rare to see our truths being told, and as raw as this is, on a big platform. I read the script and I felt all the feelings. We have allies, we have support. I felt so safe with everyone there, with Mo, with Birdie, with Ben [Richardson, director] that I could just go up to them and be like, Hey, I need five minutes. A Kayce? I havent given any thought to the character of Mo himself [in Yellowstone]. Download the podcast on Apple Podcasts by searching Whiskey Riff Rafforclick here. Publicity Listings As Mo Brings Plenty eloquently cites, today is the anniversary of a tipping point. Its a story that needs to be told, but thats a lot to carry. Mo, you're the American Indian Affairs Coordinator for Yellowstone and 1923. The name Moses Brings Plenty is one you know if you are as equally obsessed with Yellowstone, as the rest of us. Born September 4, 1969 in Porcupine, South Dakota, USA. There are NO othersnone. 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. My entire family now watches, and theyre obsessed, but I still havent. But most Native Americans aren't happy with the casting of Kelsey Asbille as a Native woman married into the Dutton clan. Im just taking it day by day. We have to be able to find a way to allow people to heal so that way we can begin to figure out our [current] situations and our circumstances and most importantly, find a space to be able to work together. Broken Rock Tribe leader Thomas Rainwater's (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, I have nothing to do with you. My first reaction was [squeals], "She kisses a boy!" Mo loves to post pictures of his horses, who he calls his family. "Project Lighthouse brings warmth to those on the reservation. 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]. 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. I dont like to try to pigeonhole everyone. 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. I want to watch it, Im very excited to watch it. He also acts as Rainwater's personal driver and serves as an "enforcer" of sorts within the tribe. A cold beer, hot grill and the great outdoors. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. Governor Lynelle Perry), who will now join the cast as regulars for the fifth season. 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. So for me, it was just to get the message out in a good way and with accuracy. But when it comes to the boundaries within the United States government, then we identify as American Indian people because we are tribally affiliated and its a tribe thats recognized by the federal government. 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. The fine line is so fine that, at times, you have to double-check to make sure youre near it. NIEVES: That was real. | Drink with us. There have been articles explaining the historical accuracy of the church-run boarding schools like the one Teonna escapes from in 1923, and an audience who may not all know the history. Or even if Alex and Elizabeth and Teonna got to meet? 4 September 1969) is an Oglala Lakota television, film, and stage actor, as well as a traditional drummer and singer. This was The Great Sioux War of 1876. Do you feel pressure? #YellowstoneTV. Mo Brings Plenty has several hobbies, and those include saving horses who are running wild, he helps preserve his culture, he helps the youth who need it, and he is adamant about keeping the. 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. Contact: Michelle Shining Elk Manager + Publicist Posts Reels Videos Tagged Mo is a Yellowstone character played by Mo Brings Plenty. She had a brief scene in the series, but it warmed the hearts of many viewers. 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. Mo Brings Plenty: Im the American Indian coordinator consultant [on 1923 and Yellowstone]. "I have this Forrest Gump-ian way of touching something and it becomes a hit!" Thats basically what they call it, enrollment. On June 25, 1876, Native American forces, led by Crazy Horse and Sitting Bull, would defeat the U.S. Army troops of General George Armstrong Custer. We are all in this together. She just kept encouraging me, saying, You have to do this, Aminah. Really, the beautiful thing about this show and crew is, if we needed a moment, we could take as long as we needed. And Mo, he's a storyteller and he shared so much with me. So we were up late last night theorizing that, too! If people really want to understand more of it, then look up the treaties. [8], Floriano, Rachel. And of course, questions were asked. Or prison number, however you want to look at it. Honestly, I dont. [Laughs] But I was in tears, not only for Teonna's story but for everyone's story, too. Brings Plenty: You cant have a backstory of the Dutton families without having it include members from the Broken Rock reservation. 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. People reach out to me saying, This has really helped me and my family talk about it more openly, and talk about it to our children. And even that is so huge, to be able to read or hear that from someone else. Do it for me. I was like [in an emotional tone], Are you kidding, Mom?!. | 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. And, its accurate. Nieves: She kind of just broke down the first time I recorded that scene with her. However, what do you really know about Mo Brings Plenty? Im doing it with Mo, Im doing it with Birdie, Im doing it with Leenah Robinson [who plays Teonnas cousin, Baapuxti], with Michael Spears [who plays Teonnas father, Runs His Horse], and Michael Greyeyes [who plays Hank] and Cole Brings Plenty [who plays Hanks son, Pete Plenty Clouds]. What does it mean to both of you to tell Teonna's story in a year when this real-life "Road to Healing" tour is happening? Nieves: It was a mix of both. So I think about a week after I got the call is when I was introduced to Mo and [cultural adviser] Birdie Real Bird. 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. Brings Plenty: Yeah. The entire finale episode is incredible. In addition to the new prequel series, 1883, as well as the up and coming spinoff based on the newly-acquired Texas ranch, The Four Sixes, the wide world of Yellowstone is looking to fill the gaps with a brand new Paramount+ series titled, 1932. 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. And Mo, its your nephew, Cole Brings Plenty, who is playing Aminahs love interest? Mo Brings Plenty is an enrolled Lakota who hails from the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. Moses Brings Plenty was born on the Pine Ridge Reservation, in South Dakota. 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. Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton and Helen MIrren as Cara Dutton in 1923 streaming on Paramount+ 2022. One fan commented, "I've been saying this for years. Mo Brings Plenty . 4 September 1969) is an Oglala Lakota television, film, and stage actor, as well as a traditional drummer and singer. Apparently, the trio works together as the Geese + Duck Rescue A-Team.. Head here to read THRs interviews with Brandon Sklenar and Julia Schlaepfer on the season one finale. I utilized it to become exactly what our ancestors were told they could no longer be. A lifestyle so perfectly captured by the country greats of yesterday, but still alive and well today in artists who truly get it. Maybe Petonna? Moses Brings Plenty is an Oglala Lakota television, film . Offers may be subject to change without notice. BRINGS PLENTY: It is inspiring. So for me, it was just to get the message out in a good way and with accuracy. Nieves: Its a loose-ended theory. Mo, what was the message you thought was most important about telling the story of these boarding schools through the character of Teonna? I would witness them just be on, you know? But the game-changer for me to get involved and to get in-depth in all of it was the fact that, if we dont tell these stories, then society will not know what weve been through. Its been everywhere. And to play that for her was, it was great. Tiffany and her husband are the proud parents of four children in her free time. It was kind of a lot for her to move through all of those emotions at once. And not just our stories but all peoples stories. 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. Not for me, but for everyone. Everything was flowing through me at once, and thats when I knew I had to keep going. Brings Plenty appeared Thursday on Morning in America ahead of the "Yellowstone" season finale . 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. Because truly, even when this ended, there was still so much going on. 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Can you tell us a little bit about what your responsibilities are in that role? His name is one he shares with his descendant Brings Plenty who was a warrior. I wish, in a perfect world hear me out, Mo Cole is your grandfather. Rant with us. 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. "Young people told me they dont see our people on TV. Was there one thing you learned that stuck out to you the most? According to Hollywood Reporter, the new series will take place during The Great Depression: The show will follow a new generation of Duttons during the time of Western expansion, Prohibition and the Great Depression.. 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). So, we have to allow the audience to witness. In Sunday's season finale, "Nothing Left to Lose," Teonna was still on the run with Pete and her dad by her side about to enter Wyoming on their way to find sanctuary with a Comanche tribe to the south. Teonna murders the nuns who abused her and escapes, heading on foot through the wilderness where she contends with wolves and men sent on horseback to find and return her to the head priest. The first season of 1923 is now streaming on Paramount+. And I understand where a lot of people come from. BRINGS PLENTY: In that role what it means is we have to make sure that we're accurate as far as the time period that we're in, and on a cultural level what we can show and yet still keep the protection over the original ceremonies. 1 drama, airs Sundays at. As a speaker and presenter, Mo travels the Nation conducting talks and presentations on topics that range from the traditional values and ways of life of Indian people, youth empowerment, human rights of Indian people, Indians in film and television, and much more. In addition to the new arrivals, fan-favorite cast members Mo Brings Plenty (Mo) and Wendy Moniz (Governor Lynelle Perry) have been officially promoted to series regulars. Im sure youve seen the reports about Yellowstone and Kevin Costner, and the situation there seems fluid. The rumor is that the show will shoot in May and episodes will air in the fall. Have you, Mo? So, yes. [5], He performs with and drums for the Many Moccasins Dance Troupe,[6] based in Winnebago, Nebraska that combines modern Native American dance with powwow dances. He's proven himself a capable enforcer on more than one occasion. Because its not just me doing it. Given everything Teonna went through this season, what was the most challenging scene for you to film? :). He is 53 years old as of 2022. Then we come to March somehow, and then we go to July. 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. But Ive heard stories, personally. We need to have a place to allow our children to flourish, side by side. You recently said your grandfather shared how he related to Teonna. Where are our indigenous people, people who are proud of who they are?" My father does a really great job at sharing stories; hes a storyteller, all my life. BRINGS PLENTY: What was most important to me was to support the storyline that [1923 creator] Taylor [Sheridan] had written. However, in his real life, he and his wife reside on their own ranch, and they love it. Country music is the lifeblood of Whiskey Riff, and we pride ourselves on standing firmly in the corner of the independent artists, and those few in the mainstream still doing it the right way. What were those early conversations like, were they welcoming you into the Yellowstone fold? His band is all about combining a sense of traditional Native American drumming with instruments that many might define as more contemporary. That would be wild. The presumed ancestor of Thomas Rainwater (Mo Brings Plenty), Teonna went through hell and back in season 1 but ended the final episode on a somewhat hopeful note. [3], He has performed for charity events such as Project Lighthouse, who provides warm clothing and bedding to northern Indian reservations.[7]. A post shared by Mo Brings Plenty (@mobringsplenty) The Brings Plenty family certainly has their fair share of four-legged creatures. So theres a lot of anxiety around that, and questions. I had that treatment in many aspects. So yeah, lets see what happens in season two! ", Nieves says she's "thankful" to be telling Teonna's story in a year when American leaders are taking accountability for the country's abusive schools. Cole Hauser and Mo Brings Plenty, who plays Rip Wheeler and Mo, respectively, took the Golden Globes stage to present the awards for Best Actress and Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology, or . [3], Brings Plenty is concerned about providing accurate representations of Native peoples in mass media. I've experienced rulers, eating soap, getting my hair cut, all of those things, but I utilized that differently than some of my peers did. In that respect, he spoke very supportively of his role in maintaining authenticity within Taylor Sheridan's storytelling. Do you two know anything yet about season two, have you had conversations with Taylor Sheridan about where your stories will go? Sign up forEntertainment Weekly'sfree daily newsletterto get breaking TV news, exclusive first looks, recaps, reviews, interviews with your favorite stars, and more. Because I think to a mass amount of people, we still dont exist. 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So what do you say can somebody get Taylor Sheridan on the line and give us a Mo spinoff? It was difficult, but Cole and I have such a great relationship. Much like his character on television, the real-life Mo is equally private. Mo Brings Plenty is an American actor who portrays Mo on the Paramount hit drama Yellowstone. Both of those scenes, they were very difficult ones to be with. Were still here.. That was really difficult to sit with and to do. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Moses_Brings_Plenty&oldid=1138930078, This page was last edited on 12 February 2023, at 12:40. 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. You ready for em? And she called me and told me, partially. Yellowstone co-creator Taylor Sheridan definitely doesnt sugarcoat the harsh realities faced by native communities, with Thomas Rainwater, Mo, and others having to fight tooth and nail just to gain an inch. Aminah, what do you want to see happen for her in season 2? Its a mass amount of people coming through me at once. Photo Credit: James Minchin III/Paramount+, Harrison Ford as Jacob Dutton of the Paramount+ series 1923. Mo Brings Plenty. And it was a healing phase for a lot of people. Lets hope that rumor is true. Discover Mo Brings Plenty's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Your scenes are powerful. I go out and make sure that we have the right fluent language speakers of whatever tribe were representing. Earlier this year, in June, the actor posted a photo that featured his wife, Sara Ann, their son Jernyce, and a woman named Shelly. And when it comes to language, to make sure that we have the proper fluent speakers of the language. Community content is available under CC-BY-SA unless otherwise noted. We cannot wait. Photo Cr: Emerson Miller/Paramount+. We call him my mini-me. According to the rest of the world, Mo is their favorite. And so our people said, OK, we just want to live in peace. But we were confined into these reservations, aka prison camps. says the actress. There are so many things I wish for her. We love to see some wholesome family bonding, especially in a rough and tumble show like Yellowstone. The bond between the three on-screen makes much more sense now and adds a really great personal touch to the show. Because today, no one is absolutely saying that we cant be Indian except for ourselves. NIEVES: I think it's a tie between the scene when she kills Sister Mary, and the scene when Hank gets shot. Brings Plenty: You know, I live with the concept Im a realist that if you do not witness something, then it cant be true. Moses Brings Plenty is also known as Moses J. 10 Things You Didnt Know about Mo Brings Plenty, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Cyrus Arnold, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Khiyla Aynne, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Matt Labagh, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Charlotte Caniggia, 10 Things You Didnt Know about George Maxey, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Gratiela Brancusi, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Joe Pucciarelli, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Yaani King, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Emma Broyles, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Devon Mostert, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Camaron Engels, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Rafa Kalimann, 10 Things You Didnt Know about Lyne Renee. Are you a John? She was calm and collected. His traditional name -- given to him as a young boy -- is Ta Sunke Wospapi ("catches his horse"); it befits a man who spends more time on his horses than anywhere else. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. Im stuck on that story. Moses has appeared in several episodes of 2018's Yellowstone (U.S. TV series) series on Paramount Network. On "Yellowstone," Mo Brings Plenty plays "Mo," a multi-talented and loyal Broken Rock Tribe member and leader. In a brief scene, we see his wife making paper bag lunches for Mo and his teenage son. Aminah is a great representative of us as the people not just onscreen but offscreen as well. It was a reunion, for me personally. Here's how he put it: What was most important to me was to support the storyline that [1923 creator] Taylor had written. And [1923's Crow language translator] Birdie Real Bird shared so much with me, and Leenah Robinson [who plays Teonna's cousin Baapuxti] and her parents. 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. She and Mo were introduced to us about a week before we got to Montana for cowboy camp. 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. Why not become that again? His Yellowstone character lives on a reservation and works alongside his chairman to help provide the reservation with more while also taking away the abundance of land that John Duttons ancestors took from their tribe. The entire first season of 1923 is available to stream with a Paramount+ subscription, with Yellowstone returning to Paramount Network at a later point in 2023, though it's still unclear how things will shake out after all the rumored messiness with Kevin Costner. Let's start with recurring actors Mo Brings Plenty (a.k.a. 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. Sign up to receive exclusive discounts from Whiskey Riff Shop and breaking news. When Im not working and am at home, Sara Ann and I spend a considerable amount of time being asked/called out to rescue injured wild animals so they can be rehabilitated and released back into the wild, the Yellowstone actor shared. NIEVES: It's an honor to just tell her story. . 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. When Nieves saw what Sheridan had in store for Teonna, she tells The Hollywood Reporter that she had doubts about the role. We already know that Yellowstone Season 5 officially has the green light, and shooting is set to begin in May, with a target premiere date of this coming fall, however Paramount was quiet about potentially renewing 1883 for another season. But I was. It is so important not only to him but to the show itself. @ParamountPlus #ParamountPlus pic.twitter.com/ujGaWMWqt3, Yellowstone (@Yellowstone) February 15, 2022. What I do is I make sure that we are accurate with the period and language. 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. Mo Brings Plenty is an actor, horse stunt rider, rancher, and American Indian storyline consultant. She became a stay-at-home mom and writer with her own blog.