Language Matters with Bob Holman (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 10
Released in 2015, Language Matters with Bob Holman is a history and documentary film directed by David Grubin, running about 110 minutes. “What does it take to save a language?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. There are over 6,000 languages in the world. We lose one every two weeks. Hundreds will be lost within the next generation. By the end of this century, half of the world's languages will have vanished. Language Matters with Bob Holman is a two hour documentary that asks: What do we lose when a language dies? What does it take to save a language?
Who’s in it. Language Matters with Bob Holman stars Bob Holman as Narrator and Host, Arlene W. Eaton, Pele Harmon and Kauanoe Kamana, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 10.0/10, Language Matters with Bob Holman sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Language Matters with Bob Holman page.
If you liked it. Fans of Language Matters with Bob Holman tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Language Matters with Bob Holman (2015)?
- In US, Language Matters with Bob Holman is available to stream on PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Language Matters with Bob Holman worth watching?
- Language Matters with Bob Holman holds an audience score of 10.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Language Matters with Bob Holman?
- Language Matters with Bob Holman stars Bob Holman, Arlene W. Eaton, Pele Harmon, Kauanoe Kamana and Larry Kimura.