Dadiwonisi (We Will Speak) (2023) User Reviews

Outstanding Film about the Cherokee Language and its People

[music-13818 · 10/10 · 8 April 2023]

This is a beautiful movie. There really are no proper English words that can express the importance of this film and I hope all Cherokees everywhere see it. I hope all Americans see it. It's a film about family; a film about community and a distinct American chronicle of an important time in this country's history. This movie was like being inside the language itself: inside the water, inside the music and pacing of the verbs. The movie has that special cadence that connects with the hearts and minds of the Tsalagi people. These communities and families are real, everyday people holding each other up in the land of our birth, since time immemorial.

Wado.

Beautiful movie

[dheldrethjr · 10/10 · 8 April 2023]

We Will Speak is an amazing movie that shines a light on the work of Cherokee citizens to save their language and culture. The movie touches on the historical reasons for the loss, including hardships such as the trail of tears and the variety of progress made on current programs on revitalizing language and culture. Heartwarming stories told from a firsthand perspective give you a direct insight on a rarely highlighted topic. The cast is incredible, and allows cameras and the audience to follow along with their journey. Despite the often heavy nature of the content, there are many moments of levity and laughter which connect the audience and cast.