23.2591, Media: New Documentary: The Universal Language

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Subject: 23.2591, Media: New Documentary: The Universal Language

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Date: Sat, 02 Jun 2012 22:38:32
From: Dana Kash [dana.samgreenfilm at gmail.com]
Subject: New Documentary: The Universal Language

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Academy Award-nominated director Sam Green ('The Weather Underground') 
has a new documentary out about Esperanto and language studies. 'The Universal 
Language' traces Esperanto from its conception in Poland amid other burgeoning 
nineteenth century Utopian movements through two disastrous world wars, 
Stalinist suppression, and the rise of globalization. Drawing equally from archival 
footage and interviews with present-day speakers and linguists, the film portrays a 
movement full of optimism and humor, as well as a vital curiosity about language's 
ability to influence society, culture, and the power structures around them. The film 
is available for classroom use. 

To watch a preview copy of 'The Universal Language' or for more information 
about the film, please contact dana.samgreenfilm at gmail.com or 
visit http://esperantodocumentary.com 


Linguistic Field(s): History of Linguistics
                     Sociolinguistics






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