Language Is Life
Celebrate the power of Native languages and the inspirational people who are saving them. From secret recordings to "Star Wars" films dubbed in Navajo, follow the revolutionary steps transforming Native America.
Previews + Extras
Language Protectors
S2 E4 - 5m 34s
Donald Soctomah and Dwayne Tomah are on a mission to keep the Passamaquoddy language alive and get back stolen land. They will be aided by a remarkable discovery - 130-year-old recordings on wax cylinders.
Navajo Star Wars
S2 E4 - 5m 50s
May the Fourth is a special night at the West Winds Drive-In in Glendale Arizona where Manny Wheeler is screening Star Wars, dubbed into Navajo. It's one of many innovative ways of preserving Native languages.
Episode 4 Preview | Language Is Life
S2 E4 - 30s
Celebrate the power of Native languages and the inspirational people who are saving them. From secret recordings to "Star Wars" films dubbed in Navajo, follow the revolutionary steps transforming Native America.
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