American Tongues (1987) — Watch Online

Rich in humor and regional color, this sometimes hilarious film uses the prism of language to reveal our attitudes about the way other people speak. From Boston Brahmins to Black Louisiana teenagers, from Texas cowboys to New York professionals, American Tongues elicits funny, perceptive, sometimes shocking, and always telling comments on American English in all its diversity. (PBS)

Documentary

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American Tongues (1987) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 57m documentary directed by Louis Alvarez is rated 8.0/10 by 3 viewers.

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When was American Tongues released?

American Tongues was released on June 24, 1987.

Who directed American Tongues?

American Tongues was directed by Louis Alvarez.

How long is American Tongues?

American Tongues has a runtime of 57 minutes.

What genre is American Tongues?

American Tongues is categorized as Documentary.

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