[Ads-l] Language preservation documentary

[Mark Mandel]

"The Young Ancestors" is a one-hour documentary (2012) about the
preservation of an endangered Tanoan language, Tewa, spoken in Arizona and
New Mexico by about 1,500 native speakers (as of 2007).

IMDb plot summary (http://m.imdb.com/title/tt2509024/) :
The Young Ancestors follows a group of students, who along with their
mentor, learn their native Tewa because they are committed to revitalizing
their language and keeping their culture alive. In a broader context, it is
the story of the burgeoning movement led by Native Americans to revitalize
their native languages. The Young Ancestors explores the historical reasons
behind Native American language loss and uncovers the ways in which
speaking one's native language heals on both individual and communal
levels.

Trailer (8:24):
https://vimeo.com/theyoungancestors/the-young-ancestors-revised-trailer

Mark Mandel

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