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202592 minPGdocumentary

Language Preservation

Lost for Words

202592 minPGdocumentary

Set for release in 2025, this 92-minute film by Hannah Papacek Harper features Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris discussing language's role in understanding nature.

Language Preservation

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Hannah Papacek Harper

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Set for release in 2025, this 92-minute film by Hannah Papacek Harper features Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris discussing language's role in understanding nature.

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Hannah Papacek Harperwriter

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Robert MacFarlane and Jackie Morris provide inspiration for a film that connects language with nature. "Lost for Words" features cinematography of various environments. The narration examines storytelling and its influence on human experiences. Through these themes, the film discusses how words shape understanding of the natural world. Directed by Hannah Papacek Harper, this 92-minute documentary offers insights into language preservation and nature conservation. It will be released in 2025.

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