American Tongues (1987)
A film about the way we talk
Rich in humor and regional color, this sometimes hilarious film uses the prism of language to reveal our attitudes about the way other people speak. From Boston Brahmins to Black Louisiana teenagers, from Texas cowboys to New York professionals, American Tongues elicits funny, perceptive, sometimes shocking, and always telling comments on American English in all its diversity. (PBS)
Director: Louis Alvarez, Andrew Kolker
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 57 min
Release Date: June 24, 1987
Screenplay
Production: Center for New American Media
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
dialect, linguistics
More Films by Director: Louis Alvarez, Andrew Kolker
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is American Tongues about?
- Rich in humor and regional color, this sometimes hilarious film uses the prism of language to reveal our attitudes about the way other people speak. From Boston Brahmins to Black Louisiana teenagers, from Texas cowboys to New York professionals, American Tongues elicits funny, perceptive, sometimes shocking, and always telling comments on American English in all its diversity. (PBS)
- Who directed American Tongues?
- American Tongues was directed by Louis Alvarez, Andrew Kolker.
- How long is American Tongues?
- American Tongues has a runtime of 57m (57 minutes).
- What genre is American Tongues?
- American Tongues is a Documentary film.
- Where was American Tongues produced?
- American Tongues was produced in United States of America.