| Other author/creator | Kramer, Seth (Director) producer, director, cinematographer, film editor. |
| Other author/creator | Miller, David Alan, 1962- producer, director, screenwriter. |
| Other author/creator | Newberger, Jeremy S., 1973- producer, director, cinematographer. |
| Other author/creator | Anderson, Gregory D. S. |
| Other author/creator | Harrison, K. David. |
| Other author/creator | Ironbound Films. |
| Other author/creator | National Science Foundation (U.S.) |
| Other author/creator | Nonprofit Media Group. |
| Contents |
Endangered languages -- Chulym in Siberia -- Chemehuevi in Arizona -- Indian boarding school -- Traveling to the Sora -- Our first Sora village -- Fear of the Naxalites -- Sora numbers -- Kallawaya in Bolivia -- Max Chura -- Documenting -- Healing ceremony -- Passing down languages -- Return to boarding school -- Vasya Gabov. |
| Abstract |
"Joins David Harrison and Gregory Anderson, scientists racing to document languages on the verge of extinction. In Siberia, India and Bolivia, David and Greg's resolve is tested by the very forces stifling languages: institutionalized racism and violent economic unrest. The scientists must overcome their own fears and preconceived notions to draw speakers from decades of silence. Their journey takes them deep into the heart of the cultures, knowledge, and communities at stake"--DVD container. |
| General note | Originally produced as a motion picture in 2007. |
| General note | Special features on DVD (26 min.): featurette on the N/u language in South Africa (4 min.); featurette on the Thao & Pazih languages in Taiwan (4 min.); "Archiving for speakers and linguists" featurette (9 min.); featurette on the Myaamia language in the United States (7 min.); original trailer (2 min.). |
| Credits | Cinematography, Seth Kramer, Jeremy S. Newberger ; sound, Daniel A. Miller ; film editors, Anne Barliant, Seth Kramer ; original music, Brian Hawlk, Nathan Lanier. |
| Performer |
Starring Gregory Anderson & David Harrison. |
| Original version | Originally published: Garrison, N.Y. : Ironbound Films, [2008], c2007. 1 videodisc (65 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Funding information | Sponsored by The National Science Foundation & The Nonprofit Media Group Ltd. 0452417 0438121 |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Language | In English & other languages (with English voice-overs or subtitles). |
| Awards note | Official Selection, Sundance Film Festival, 2008 |
| Source of description | Online resource; title from title screen (viewed June 13, 2014). |
| Issued in other form | DVD version: Linguists. Widescreen format (1.78:1). [Garrison, N.Y.] : Ironbound Films, [2009] |
| Genre/form | Documentary films. |
| Genre/form | Educational films. |
| Genre/form | Feature films. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Genre/form | Travelogues (Motion pictures) |
| Genre/form | Educational films. |
| Genre/form | Travelogues (Motion pictures) |
| Genre/form | Documentary films. |
| Genre/form | Nonfiction films. |
| Genre/form | Feature films. |
