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Language Back (2025)

Movie 7 min

Language Back is a short documentary featuring snippets of conversation and lectures at Indigenous Nations Poets #LanguageBack Workshops from UW-Milwaukee and The College of Menominee Nation in 2024. The film consists of narration by Kimberly M. Blaeser (Founder of In-Na-Po), Mark Freeland (Director of the Electa Quinney Institute), and Language Revivalists: Rosa King, Richard Oshkeshequoam, Kai Pyle, Brock Schreiber, and Wayne Valliere. This short showcases In-Na-Po workshop participants exploring poetic use of Native languages and gathering to build community in educational and outdoor settings. It features the work of poets along with time-lapse photography of LED letter panels from the Overpass Light Brigade. It is set to a soundtrack featuring world music and a short poem by Jeremiah Moses, Jr.

Dusan V. Harminc Director

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Quick facts

Released
April 27, 2025
Runtime
7 min
Studio
Stumptown Media

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Frequently asked questions

What is Language Back about?
Language Back is a short documentary featuring snippets of conversation and lectures at Indigenous Nations Poets #LanguageBack Workshops from UW-Milwaukee and The College of Menominee Nation in 2024. The film consists of narration by Kimberly M. Blaeser (Founder of In-Na-Po), Mark Freeland (Director of the Electa Quinney Institute), and Language Revivalists: Rosa King, Richard Oshkeshequoam, Kai Pyle, Brock Schreiber, and Wayne Valliere. This short showcases In-Na-Po workshop participants exploring poetic use of Native languages and gathering to build community in educational and outdoor settings. It features the work of poets along with time-lapse photography of LED letter panels from the Overpass Light Brigade. It is set to a soundtrack featuring world music and a short poem by Jeremiah Moses, Jr.
Who directed Language Back?
Language Back was directed by Dusan V. Harminc.
Who stars in Language Back?
Language Back stars Kimberly M. Blaeser, Mark Freeland, Rosa King, Richard Oshkeshequoam.
When was Language Back released?
Language Back is a 2025 documentary film.
Where can I watch Language Back?
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