In celebration of Harmony Week, Chatswood Library will be showing the award winning 2008 documentary film 'The Linguists'.
Scientists estimate that of 7,000 languages in the world, half will be gone by the end of this century. 'The Linguists' joins David Harrison and Gregory Anderson, scientists racing to document languages on the verge of extinction. In the rugged landscapes of Siberia, India, and Bolivia, the linguists’ resolve is tested by the very forces stifling languages: institutionalized racism and violent economic unrest. David and Greg’s journey takes them deep into the heart of the cultures, knowledge, and communities at stake.
The first film funded by the United States National Science Foundation to ever premiere at Sundance, 'The Linguists' went on to win top honours at film festivals around the world.
This film contains some coarse language and adult themes. Recommended for ages 15 +.
Film running time is 64 minutes.
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