Our Languages
Our Languages is a documentary film. directed by Vincent Carelli. At just 20 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Part of the Indians in Brazil series, Our Languages relates the historic repression of indigenous languages in Brazil. Many Indian languages were nearly lost thanks to missionaries and merchants - who rewarded Indians for learning Portuguese with status and material gifts - and government-sponsored schools that punished children for speaking in their native tongues.
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- PT
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Our Languages about?
Part of the Indians in Brazil series, Our Languages relates the historic repression of indigenous languages in Brazil. Many Indian languages were nearly lost thanks to missionaries and merchants - ...
Who directed Our Languages?
Our Languages was directed by Vincent Carelli.
How long is Our Languages?
Our Languages has a runtime of 0 hours and 20 minutes (20 minutes total).