United Kingdom / Jan 01, 1985
Language is the Key (1985)
Directed by Yugesh Walia
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This documentary is constructed in two parts. Part one deals with the suppression of other ‘minority’ cultures, part two looks at the ways these cultures are fighting back. The film includes contributions from Prof. Stuart Hall (The Open University), Prof, Bikkhu Parekh (Commission for Racial Equality), Prof. Gwyn Williams (Historian/Author), Benjamin Zephaniah (Poet), teachers and children, with experiences of Gujarati, Caribbean, Creole and Welsh.
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| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | Language is the Key |
| Original language | English (EN) |
| Spoken languages | English, Cymraeg |
| Production countries | United Kingdom |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Endboard Productions |
| Release date | 1 gennaio 1985 |
| Production | Sunandan Walia |
| Editing | Yugesh Walia |
| Cinematography | Peter Rance, Steve Beer, Donald Guy |
| Assistant directors | Yugesh Walia |
| Camera operators | Steve Beer, Donald Guy, Peter Rance |
| Additional photography | Peter Rance, Steve Beer, Donald Guy |
| Music | Alun Curnock, Roy Richardson, Andy Harrison |
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