Keep Talking
"Language is life."
Originally released in 2017. Keep Talking is a documentary film. directed by Karen Lynn Weinberg. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Three Alaska Native women work to save their endangered language, Kodiak Alutiiq, and ensure the future of their culture while confronting their personal demons. With just 41 fluent Native speakers remaining, mostly Elders, some estimate their language could die out within ten years. The small community travels to a remote Island, where a language immersion experiment unfolds with the remaining fluent Elders. Young camper Sadie, an at-risk 13 year old learner and budding Alutiiq dancer, is inspired and gains strength through her work with the teachers. Yet PTSD and politics loom large as the elders, teachers, and students try to continue the difficult task of language revitalization over the next five years.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 16, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Keep Talking about?
Three Alaska Native women work to save their endangered language, Kodiak Alutiiq, and ensure the future of their culture while confronting their personal demons. With just 41 fluent Native speakers...
Who directed Keep Talking?
Keep Talking was directed by Karen Lynn Weinberg.
How long is Keep Talking?
Keep Talking has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was Keep Talking released?
Keep Talking was released on March 16, 2017 in theaters.