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Feature film — 2020

Rebel Tongue (2020)

0.00h 58mDocumentary — History

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.

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Director: Liam McArdle

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Cast & crew

Alistair Heather as Presenter/Self

Alistair Heather

Presenter/Self

Janey Godley as Self

Janey Godley

Self

Chris McQueer as Self

Chris McQueer

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Billy Kay

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Peter Chapman

Self

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