Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi
"Revitalizing the Lakota Language"
Originally released in 2015. Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi is a feature film. directed by Lawrence Hott. At just 57 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
Rising Voices is the story about the imminent peril to the Lakota language. It braids together the struggles of Lakota to learn their tribal language today, the historical attempt by the United State to annihilate the language, the rise of immersion language schools, and the participation of outsiders in the rescue of the Lakota language. History is interwoven with present-day short films about the culture, created by Lakota filmmakers and artists.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 2015
10 years ago
Runtime
0h 57m
57 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi about?
Rising Voices is the story about the imminent peril to the Lakota language. It braids together the struggles of Lakota to learn their tribal language today, the historical attempt by the United Sta...
Who directed Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi?
Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi was directed by Lawrence Hott.
How long is Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi?
Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi has a runtime of 0 hours and 57 minutes (57 minutes total).
When was Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi released?
Rising Voices/Hótȟaŋiŋpi was released on October 31, 2015 in theaters.