CinemaOSMovie · 2020 · 0h 58m

Rebel Tongue

DocumentaryHistory

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.

Directed byLiam McArdle

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 58m
Language
EN
Released
April 28, 2020
Studios
BBC Scotland

Featuring

Cast & crew

5 credited
Starring
Alistair Heather

Alistair Heather

Presenter/Self

Janey Godley

Janey Godley

Self

Chris McQueer

Chris McQueer

Self

Billy Kay

Self

Peter Chapman

Self

Creative team
Directed by
Liam McArdle
Written by
Alistair Heather
Alistair Heather

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