Language is the Key
“How important is one’s mother-tongue?”
Synopsis
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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Benjamin Zephaniah 1985
Type: Clip • Published 2023-12-11
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yugesh Walia
- Original Title
- Language is the Key
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, Welsh
- Runtime
- 39m
- Production Studios
- Endboard Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yugesh Walia
Peter Rance
Yugesh Walia
Sunandan Walia
Department Leadership Roster
Yugesh Walia
Director
Sunandan Walia
Producer
Yugesh Walia
Editor
Peter Rance
Director of Photography
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What is Language is the Key about?
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.
Who directed Language is the Key?
Language is the Key was directed by Yugesh Walia.
Who stars in Language is the Key?
The principal cast of Language is the Key includes Bhikhu Parekh, Benjamin Zephaniah, Stuart Hall, Gwyn A. Williams, Shelley King.
When was Language is the Key released and how long is it?
Language is the Key was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 39m.