We Will Speak(2023)
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With fewer than 1,500 fluent speakers left, a small group of Cherokee activists race to save their language from disappearing.
We Will Speak Synopsis
The Cherokee language is deeply tied to Cherokee identity; yet generations of assimilation efforts by the U.S. government and anti-Indigenous stigmas have forced the Tri-Council of Cherokee tribes to declare a State of Emergency for the language in 2019. While there are 430,000 Cherokee citizens in the three federally recognized tribes, fewer than an estimated 2,000 fluent speakers remain—the majority of whom are elderly. The covid pandemic has unfortunately hastened the course. Language activists, artists, and the youth must now lead the charge of urgent radical revitalization efforts to help save the language from the brink of extinction.
We Will Speak (2023) is a documentary film directed by Michael McDermit, released on March 23, 2023 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Keli Gonzales, Carolyn Swepston, Schon Duncan and Marion Scraper. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael McDermit
- Producers:
- Jacob Koestler, Schon Duncan, Michael McDermit
- Production:
- Blurry Pictures
- Status:
- Released
We Will Speak Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Keli Gonzales
Keli Gonzales
as Self
- Carolyn Swepston
Carolyn Swepston
as Self
Schon Duncan
as Self
- Marion Scraper
Marion Scraper
as Self
- Eda Scraper
Eda Scraper
as Self
- Durbin Feeling
Durbin Feeling
as Self
- Clifton Petit
Clifton Petit
as Self
- Weynema Smith
Weynema Smith
as Self
- David Crawler
David Crawler
as Self
- Betty Frogg
Betty Frogg
as Self
- Clara Proctor
Clara Proctor
as Self
- Cora Flute
Cora Flute
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Michael McDermit, produced by Jacob Koestler, Schon Duncan and Michael McDermit.
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We Will Speak Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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We Will Speak – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in We Will Speak?
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The main cast of We Will Speak (2023) includes Keli Gonzales, Carolyn Swepston, Schon Duncan, Marion Scraper and Eda Scraper. The film was directed by Michael McDermit. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was We Will Speak released?
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We Will Speak was released on March 23, 2023 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is We Will Speak worth watching?
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We Will Speak (2023) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.