To Save a Language
Nov 20, 2020 · 1h 14m
Director
Liivo NiglasOverview
Linguist Indrek Park has been working with Native American languages for over ten years. The film sees him recording the language of the Mandan tribe, who live in the prairies of North Dakota, on the banks of the Missouri River. The job involves a lot of responsibility, and he is running out of time – his language guide, the 84-year-old Edwin Benson, is the last native speaker of Mandan.
Cast of To Save a Language
Crew of To Save a Language
About To Save a Language
What is To Save a Language about?
Linguist Indrek Park has been working with Native American languages for over ten years. The film sees him recording the language of the Mandan tribe, who live in the prairies of North Dakota, on the banks of the Missouri River. The job involves a lot of responsibility, and he is running out of time – his language guide, the 84-year-old Edwin Benson, is the last native speaker of Mandan.
When was To Save a Language released?
To Save a Language was released on November 20, 2020.
How long is To Save a Language?
To Save a Language runs 1 hour 14 minutes (74 minutes).
Who directed To Save a Language?
To Save a Language was directed by Liivo Niglas.
Who is in the cast of To Save a Language?
The cast of To Save a Language includes Indrek Park (Himself).