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How Long Is “American Tongues”?
56m runtime
Documentary film with a runtime of 56 minutes, released in 1987. Presented in English.
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American Tongues is a 1988 sociolinguistic documentary examining American English dialects and accents and perceptions thereof. It was produced and directed by Louis Alvarez and Andrew Kolker. The Center for New American Media won a Peabody Award for the film in 1987.
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How long is American Tongues?
American Tongues runs for 56m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under Documentary.
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