The Linguists (2008)

David and Greg will circle the planet to hear the last whispers of a dying language.

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The Linguists is a hilarious and poignant chronicle of two scientists—David Harrison and Gregory Anderson—racing to document languages on the verge of extinction. In Siberia, India, and Bolivia, the linguists confront head-on the very forces silencing languages: racism, humiliation, and violent economic unrest. David and Greg's journey takes them deep into the heart of the cultures, knowledge, and communities at risk when a language dies.

Director: Jeremy Newberger, Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 64 min
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Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Linguists about?
The Linguists is a hilarious and poignant chronicle of two scientists—David Harrison and Gregory Anderson—racing to document languages on the verge of extinction. In Siberia, India, and Bolivia, the linguists confront head-on the very forces silencing languages: racism, humiliation, and violent economic unrest. David and Greg's journey takes them deep into the heart of the cultures, knowledge, and communities at risk when a language dies.
Who directed The Linguists?
The Linguists was directed by Jeremy Newberger, Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller.
Who stars in The Linguists?
The Linguists stars David Harrison, Gregory Anderson.
How long is The Linguists?
The Linguists has a runtime of 1h 4m (64 minutes).
What genre is The Linguists?
The Linguists is a Documentary film.