Rebel Tongue(2020)
Rebel Tongue Synopsis
Alistair Heather sets out on a mission to reclaim the Scots language. For decades, his fellow-Scots speakers have been mocked, their language oppressed by educators, politicians and broadcasters. One famous report claimed that 'Scots is not the language of educated people anywhere'. Alistair tells the history of the language and argues that Scots is fighting back after decades of ignorance and oppression.
Rebel Tongue (2020) is a documentary and history film directed by Liam McArdle, released on April 28, 2020 with a runtime of 58m. It stars Alistair Heather, Janey Godley, Chris McQueer and Billy Kay.
- Director:
- Liam McArdle
- Writers:
- Alistair Heather
- Production:
- BBC Scotland
- Status:
- Released
Rebel Tongue Cast & Crew
Main cast
Alistair Heather
as Presenter/Self
Janey Godley
as Self
Chris McQueer
as Self
- Billy Kay
Billy Kay
as Self
- Peter Chapman
Peter Chapman
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Liam McArdle, written by Alistair Heather.
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Rebel Tongue – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Rebel Tongue online?
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Who stars in Rebel Tongue?
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The main cast of Rebel Tongue (2020) includes Alistair Heather, Janey Godley, Chris McQueer, Billy Kay and Peter Chapman. The film was directed by Liam McArdle. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Rebel Tongue released?
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Rebel Tongue was released on April 28, 2020 and runs for 58m.