Mother Tongue
Brief Synopsis
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Inspired by the experiences of her great-grandparents, videomaker Patrice Mallard uses the history of slavery to examine the powerful effects of colonialization and the psyche of a people. Language, in particular, for African Americans has historically been a point of assimilation and a basis for li
Cast & Crew
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Patrice Mallard
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1994
Technical Specs
Duration
7m
Synopsis
Inspired by the experiences of her great-grandparents, videomaker Patrice Mallard uses the history of slavery to examine the powerful effects of colonialization and the psyche of a people. Language, in particular, for African Americans has historically been a point of assimilation and a basis for liberation; this survey looks at these issues which question the ongoing creation of cultural identity.
Director
Patrice Mallard
Director
Film Details
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1994
Technical Specs
Duration
7m
