The Linguists
(USA, 2007, 65 mins)
In English, Russian, Chemehuevi, Chuly with English subtitles
digital video
Midwest Premiere
Directed By: Seth Kramer,
Daniel A. Miller,
Jeremy Newberger
writer: Daniel A. Miller
cinematographer: Seth Kramer, Jeremy S. Newberger
editor: Anne Barliant, Seth Kramer
sound: Daniel A. Miller
original music: Brian Hawlk
producer: Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, Jeremy S. Newberger
production company: Ironbound Films
Scientists estimate that of 7,000 languages in the world, half will be gone by the end of this century. On average, one language disappears every two weeks. The Linguists follows David Harrison and Gregory Anderson, scientists racing to document languages on the verge of extinction. David and Greg’s 'round-the-world journey takes them deep into the heart of the cultures, knowledge, and communities at stake. In Siberia, David and Greg seek to record the Chulym language, which hasn’t been heard by outsiders for more than thirty years. In India, tribal children attend boarding schools, where they learn Hindi and English, a trade, and the pointlessness of their native tongues. In Bolivia, they trek high into the Andes to unlock the secret of Kallawaya, a language that has survived for centuries with fewer than one hundred speakers. 2008 Sundance Film Festival.
K. David Harrison (cast member) scheduled to attend.
Screening Schedule
Saturday, April 5th 1:00pm
Chazen Museum of Art 1
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