Screening of Language Matters Documentary

Language Matters broaches these enormous questions, traveling the world to learn about languages at risk and meet those advocating to save them. Director and producer David Grubin and poet and narrator Bob Holman will share film clips and be joined by local poets, musicians, and performers from Bay Area communities who are working to save their identities and language.

Presenters include Carolyn Melenani Kuali’i, Vincent Medina, M. Liko Puha, Alan Wallace, and native rock band Walan Amana, who will perform in the Nisenan language.

Presented by KQED, Cinema Arts in conjunction with KQED, Heyday Books, and Pacific Islanders in Communications. The screening will be followed by a reception sponsored by the Center.