An 84-year-old man is the last native speaker of the Mandan language, prompting linguist Indrek Park to record it before it disappears.
Synopsis
An 84-year-old man is the last native speaker of the Mandan language, prompting linguist Indrek Park to record it before it disappears.
Synopsis
On the banks of the Missouri River in North Dakota, linguist Indrek Park records the Mandan language with the help of Edwin Benson, the last native speaker at 84 years old. For over ten years, Park has dedicated himself to Native American languages, but time is running out. As he documents the Mandan language, he faces the challenge of preserving a vital part of the tribe's heritage before it disappears entirely. The film captures their efforts against the backdrop of the prairies.
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Why Watch
- Meet Edwin Benson, the last Mandan speaker.
- Follow Indrek Park's urgent language preservation efforts.
- See the Mandan tribe's culture in North Dakota.
Did You Know
- Indrek Park has worked with Native American languages for over ten years.
- Edwin Benson, the last native speaker of Mandan, is 84 years old.
- The Mandan tribe resides in North Dakota, along the Missouri River.
- The film has a duration of 74 minutes.
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Who is the linguist working with the Mandan tribe?
Indrek Park is the linguist working with the Mandan tribe.
How old is Edwin Benson, the last native speaker of Mandan?
Edwin Benson is 84 years old.
Where do the Mandan tribe live?
The Mandan tribe lives in the prairies of North Dakota, on the banks of the Missouri River.
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