American Tongues
1987
57min
Documentary
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Overview
Rich in humor and regional color, this sometimes hilarious film uses the prism of language to reveal our attitudes about the way other people speak. From Boston Brahmins to Black Louisiana teenagers, from Texas cowboys to New York professionals, American Tongues elicits funny, perceptive, sometimes shocking, and always telling comments on American English in all its diversity. (PBS)
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch American Tongues?
You can stream American Tongues on Kanopy.
Who directed American Tongues?
American Tongues was directed by Louis Alvarez and Andrew Kolker.
