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

Format Video (DVD)
Edition[no dot version].
Publication InfoNew York : Center for New American Media ; Harriman, N.Y. : Distributed in the USA by CNAM Film Library, 1987.
Description1 videodisc (56 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. + 1 instructional guide (18 pages ; 18 cm)
Subject(s)
DVD-Video discs.
English language--Dialects --United States.
English language--Dialects --United States --Public opinion.
English language--Dialects --Variation --United States.
Dialectology.
Americanisms.
Ethnic groups--United States.
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
Abstract A documentary about the way people talk in the United States. Portrays some of the regional, social, and ethnic differences in American speech, and the attitudes that people have about these differences.
General noteOriginally produced as a motion picture 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.
Genre/formDocumentary films.
Standard identifier# 9781877989029 (no dot)
Standard identifier# 9781877989061 (green dot)

Available Items

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner Compact DVDs PE2841 .A627 1987 DVD ✔ Available Place Hold
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