
American Tongues
“A film about the way we talk”
Overview
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)
Crew
- Directors
- Andrew Kolker, Louis Alvarez
- Writers
- Anderson Ferrell, Lora Myers
- Production
- Center for New American Media
Frequently asked questions
What is American Tongues rated?
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Who directed American Tongues?
American Tongues was directed by Andrew Kolker, Louis Alvarez.
When was American Tongues released?
American Tongues was released in 1987.













