The linguists
By: Ironbound Films presents ; produced and directed by Seth Kramer, Daniel A. Miller, Jeremy S. Newberger ; written by Daniel A. Miller
Contributors: Harrison, K. David; Anderson, Gregory D. S.; Ironbound Films
Publisher: Ironbound Films
Published: 2007
Place of publication: [Garrison, NY]
Language: eng
Format: [videorecording] /
Number of pages: 65
Subjects: Language obsolescence; Endangered languages
Description: "Joins David Harrison and Gregory Anderson, scientists racing to document languages on the verge of extinction. In Siberia, India and Bolivia, David and Greg's resolve is tested by the very forces stifling languages: institutionalized racism and violent economic unrest. The scientists must overcome their own fears and preconceived notions to draw speakers from decades of silence. Their journey takes them deep into the heart of the cultures, knowledge, and communities at stake"--Container.
Notes: "A film sponsored by National Science Foundation & Nonprofit Media Group."

Special features include original trailer; DVD extras profiling endangered languages around the world and efforts to archive and revive them.

Cinematography, Seth Kramer, Jeremy S. Newberger ; edited by Anne Barliant, Seth Kramer ; original music, Brian Hawlk ; music supervisor, Brooke Wentz.

Hosts: Gregory Anderson, David Harrison.

DVD, NTSC ; widescreen 16x9.