DVD

The linguists [videorecording (DVD)] / Ironbound Films presents.

Kramer, Seth. (Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Film editor). Miller, Daniel A. (Producer, Director, Screenwriter). Newberger, Jeremy S., 1973- (Producer, Director, Cinematographer). Anderson, Gregory D. S. (Added Author). Harrison, K. David (Added Author). Ironbound Films. (Added Author). National Science Foundation (U.S.) (Added Author). Nonprofit Media Group. (Added Author).

Summary:

"Joins David Harrison and Gregory Anderson, scientists racing to document languages on the verge of extinction. In Siberia, India and Bolivia, David and Greg's resolve is tested by the very forces stifling languages: institutionalized racism and violent economic unrest. The scientists must overcome their own fears and preconceived notions to draw speakers from decades of silence. Their journey takes them deep into the heart of the cultures, knowledge, and communities at stake" -- Container.

Record details

Physical Description: 1 videodisc (ca. 64 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Edition: Widescreen format (1.78:1).
Publisher: [Garrison, N.Y.] : Ironbound Films, c2007.

Content descriptions

General Note:	Special features (26 min.): featurette on the N/u language in South Africa (4 min.); featurette on the Thao & Pazih languages in Taiwan (4 min.); "Archiving for speakers and linguists" featurette (9 min.); featurette on the Myaamia language in the United States (7 min.); original trailer (2 min.).
Formatted Contents Note:	Endangered languages -- Chulym in Siberia -- Chemehuevi in Arizona -- Indian boarding school -- Traveling to the Sora -- Our first Sora village -- Fear of the Naxalites -- Sora numbers -- Kallawaya in Bolivia -- Max Chura -- Documenting -- Healing ceremony -- Passing down languages -- Return to boarding school -- Vasya Gabov.
Creation/Production Credits Note:	Produced and directed by Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, Jeremy S. Newberger ; written by Daniel A. Miller.
Participant or Performer Note:	Starring Gregory Anderson & David Harrison.
Additional Physical Form available Note:	Streaming version also available to Camosun faculty and students via Kanopy https://camosun.kanopy.com/
Language Note:	In English & other languages with English voice-overs or subtitles.