The Language You Cry In

The Language You Cry In (1998)

January 1st, 19980h 0min

Documentary
60%

Overview

THE LANGUAGE YOU CRY IN tells an amazing scholarly detective story that searches for -and finds- meaningful links between African Americans and their ancestral past. It bridges hundreds of years and thousands of miles from the Gullah people of present-day Georgia back to 18th century Sierra Leone.


Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!

Trailer

Similar Movies

We Have Our Own Song - The Music Movie

We Have Our Own Song - The Music Movie


Released on: 1976-06-28
Documentary

The film documents the alternative festival, made to protest against the Eurovision Song Contest hel...

André Hazes, Zij Gelooft in Mij

André Hazes, Zij Gelooft in Mij


Released on: 2000-01-27
Documentary

Portrait of the popular Dutch singer André Hazes.

Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago

Now More than Ever: The History of Chicago


Released on: 2016-02-20
Documentary

The history of legendary rock band Chicago is chronicled from their inception in 1967 all the way to...

The Whole Gritty City

The Whole Gritty City


Released on: 2013-10-12
Documentary, Music

Young members of 3 New Orleans school marching bands grow up in America's most musical city, and one...

White Riot

White Riot


Released on: 2020-04-03
Documentary, Music

Exploring how punk influenced politics in late-1970s Britain, when a group of artists united to take...

Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now

Van Halen - Live: Right Here, Right Now


Released on: 1993-02-23
Music, Documentary

Live: Right Here, Right Now. is the one and only live album by American hard rock band Van Halen, re...

Somebody Up There Likes Me

Somebody Up There Likes Me


Released on: 2020-10-01
Documentary, Music

Mike Figgis’ enthralling documentary about the turbulent life and career of Ronnie Wood, legendary r...

Neil Diamond: I'm Glad You're Here with Me Tonight

Neil Diamond: I'm Glad You're Here with Me Tonight


Released on: 1977-11-17
Documentary, Music

The majestic Neil Diamond live! Prepare to melt.

Crownsville Hospital: From Lunacy to Legacy

Crownsville Hospital: From Lunacy to Legacy


Released on: 2018-10-18
Documentary, History

Crownsville Hospital: From Lunacy to Legacy is a feature-length documentary film highlighting the hi...

Victims of the Vikings

Victims of the Vikings


Released on: 2020-12-22
Documentary, History, TV Movie

Adventurers, explorers and conquerors: the Vikings are considered the greatest heroes of the Middle ...

Rauschen im Tal

Rauschen im Tal


Released on:
Documentary

People In A Film

People In A Film


Released on:
Documentary

Chronicles the musical career of British post-punk art rockers Wire.

Two Beats One Soul

Two Beats One Soul


Released on: 2018-10-01
Documentary

Husband and wife music producers Ray Chew and Vivian Scott Chew embark on an ambitious two week jour...

Ralph Ellison: Invisible Man, Celebrated Writer

Ralph Ellison: Invisible Man, Celebrated Writer


Released on: 2005-01-01
Documentary, History

Ralph Ellison was an African-American writer and essayist, who's only novel Invisible Man (1953) gai...

A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America

A Star-Spangled Story: Battle for America


Released on: 2014-06-14
Documentary

"The Star-Spangled Banner" is known by all, treasured for its powerful melody and stirring lyrics. A...

Your War (I'm One of You): 20 Years of Joan of Arc

Your War (I'm One of You): 20 Years of Joan of Arc


Released on: 2017-02-13
Documentary

Your War (I'm One Of You) chronicles the life and career of Chicago's Tim Kinsella, frontman of ever...

Woodstock

Woodstock


Released on: 1970-03-26
Documentary, History, Music

An intimate look at the Woodstock Music & Art Festival held in Bethel, NY in 1969, from preparation ...

Bruce Springsteen's High Hopes

Bruce Springsteen's High Hopes


Released on: 2014-04-05
Documentary

Follow Bruce Springsteen during the making of his 18th studio album, 'High Hopes,' in this special. ...

If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth a Fuck

If It Ain't Stiff, It Ain't Worth a Fuck


Released on: 1978-02-17
Documentary, Music

Legendary documentary of the 1977 package tour arranged by David Robinson and Andrew Jakeman ("Kake ...

The Red Elvis

The Red Elvis


Released on: 2007-02-13
Documentary

A documentary on the late American entertainer Dean Reed, who became a huge star in East Germany aft...