Oyate Woyaka: The People Speak

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Oyate Woyaka: The People Speak is a documentary film that follows traditional Lakota elders and fluent speakers as they work with younger generations to restore their beautiful language and culture while processing and healing from intergenerational trauma. This powerful, visually told story will offer a window into this culture, the United States history that attempted to destroy the language and the efforts being made to preserve the ancestral Lakota language.

Director: George McAuliffe, Bryant High Horse Jr.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 84 min
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Oyate Woyaka: The People Speak about?
Oyate Woyaka: The People Speak is a documentary film that follows traditional Lakota elders and fluent speakers as they work with younger generations to restore their beautiful language and culture while processing and healing from intergenerational trauma. This powerful, visually told story will offer a window into this culture, the United States history that attempted to destroy the language and the efforts being made to preserve the ancestral Lakota language.
Who directed Oyate Woyaka: The People Speak?
Oyate Woyaka: The People Speak was directed by George McAuliffe, Bryant High Horse Jr..
How long is Oyate Woyaka: The People Speak?
Oyate Woyaka: The People Speak has a runtime of 1h 24m (84 minutes).
What genre is Oyate Woyaka: The People Speak?
Oyate Woyaka: The People Speak is a Documentary film.