UmoNhoN Iye: The Omaha Speaking

Our language is sacred, no one can take it from us.

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Documentary

Overview

From Nebraska-based filmmaker Brigitte Timmerman, this award-winning documentary profiles the last fluent speakers of the Omaha language. Through a series of vignettes, The Omaha Speaking collects the moving stories of elders who grew up speaking their native tongue and dedicated educators working to keep the language alive. Includes spoken Umóⁿhoⁿ Íye (Omaha) language with English subtitles.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: November 15, 2018
Original language: English
Cast: Tim Grant,Octa Keen,Taylor Keen,Tatanka Means,Wilhelm Meya
Director: Brigitte Timmerman
Writer: Brigitte Timmerman
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
IMDb: tt8814244