American Tongues

American Tongues

A film about the way we talk

7.0 /10 1 votes
June 24, 1987 57m Released

Storyline

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)

Key Information

Director Louis Alvarez
Writers Lora Myers, Anderson Ferrell
Studio Center for New American Media
Rating 7.0/10
Language EN

Frequently Asked Questions

American Tongues was released on June 24, 1987.

The runtime of American Tongues is 57m.

American Tongues is a Documentary movie.

American Tongues has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

American Tongues is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

American Tongues was directed by Louis Alvarez.

American Tongues is originally in English.