Talking Black in America

2017 1h 6m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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Talking Black in America follows the unique circumstances of the descendants of American slaves and their incredible impact on American life and language. Speech varieties from the African American community reflect the imprint of African language systems, the influences of regional British and Southern American dialects, and the creativity and resilience of people living through oppression, segregation and the fight for equality. Filmed across the United States, Talking Black in America is a startling revelation of language as legacy, identity and triumph over adversity. With Reverend Jeremiah Wright, DJ Nabs, Professor Griff, Quest M.C.O.D.Y., Dahlia the Poet, Nicky Sunshine and many others.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Behind the camera

Director: Neal Hutcheson

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RUNTIME

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Tight 66-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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Released 9 years ago.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt6982160 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Neal Hutcheson directs. Runs lean at under 100 minutes.

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1Tight 66-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 9 years ago.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4IMDB entry: tt6982160 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.