Jane Gillooly

This film shows examples of the many accents and dialects in America of spoken English. Explores people's perceptions of their own dialects as well as others', showing their judgments and prejudice.
From Social Studies School Service:
"From New York streets to the Appalachian countryside, this appealing 1987 program explores the patchwork of diverse regional dialects across the United States. Interviews with Louisiana Cajuns, Boston Brahmins, Texas ranchers, and many others show how accents convey much more than words themselves: how we speak can also reveal social status, ethnicity, and how we live. The insightful, humorous, and sometimes startling study also examines how our rich culture of sounds, pauses, inflections, and language are matters of pride that can be spoiled by stereotyping and stigmatization. Caution: brief strong language. Grades 9 and up. Color. 40 minutes. Center for New American Media."… (mehr)