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American tongues / Center for New American Media ; a videotape by Andrew Kolker and Louis Alvarez.

Format Video (DVD)
Publication InfoNew York : Center for New American Media ; Harriman, N.Y. : Distributed in the USA by CNAM Film Library, 1987.
Description1 videodisc (40 min. 25 sec.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 instructional guide (18 pages ; 18 cm)
Subject(s)
English language--Dialects --United States.
English language--Dialects --United States --Public opinion.
Dialectology.
Americanisms.
Ethnic groups--United States.
DVD-Video discs.
Other author/creatorKolker, Andrew producer, director.
Other author/creatorAlvarez, Louis, producer, director.
Other author/creatorWilson, Trey narrator.
Other author/creatorMilano, Susan.
Other author/creatorMyers, Lora.
Other author/creatorDr. John, 1941-2019
Other author/creatorMarini, Lou.
Other author/creatorDavis, George.
Other author/creatorCenter for New American Media.
Other author/creatorCNAM Film Library.
Variant title Title on container: American tongues : a film about the way we talk
General note"High school version"
General noteOriginally produced in 1986.
General noteGuide prepared by Walt Wolfram.
CreditsCoordinating producer, Susan Milano; line producer, Lora Myers; music by Mac Rebennack, Lou Marini and George Davis.
Performer Narrator: Trey Wilson.
Technical detailsDVD.
Awards noteGeorge Foster Peabody Award, 1987.

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Compact DVDs PE2841 .A62 1987 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold
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