Unveiling the Fascinating Journey: Star Wars Dubbed Into Navajo in Native America Season 2 [Must-Watch Exclusive Clip]

Summary

Exclusive clip from PBS docuseries Native America season 2 shows Manny Wheeler's unique approach to preserving the Navajo language through dubbing Star Wars.

The series delves into various dimensions of the Native community, shining a spotlight on Indigenous trailblazers, warrior customs, Indigenous women, and the preservation of language.

Out of the 300 Native American languages spoken prior to 1492, only 170 continue to exist today; endeavors such as Wheeler's film dubbing contribute to the safeguarding of language for the benefit of younger generations.

Screen Rant presents an exclusive clip from the PBS docuseries Native America's second season. This season consists of four-hour-long episodes directed by Native individuals. The series showcases the contemporary Native America by highlighting the efforts of Indigenous artists, politicians, engineers, and teachers dedicated to preserving their heritage and constructing a better future in the 21st century, not just for their own community but for the entire world.

Each of the four episodes focuses on a specific aspect of the Native community. The initial episode delves into the stories of Indigenous trailblazers in fields such as space exploration, architecture, and music. Moving forward, the second episode celebrates the warrior traditions that have evolved over time, now manifesting in both military service and athletic pursuits. The third episode pays tribute to Indigenous women who make significant contributions in politics, media, fashion, and activism, working tirelessly to support their community and uphold their cultural legacy. Finally, the last episode explores the crucial work in language preservation.

More About Native America Season 2

Screen Rant's exclusive clip from Native America showcases Manny Wheeler's innovative approach to preserving the Navajo language. By dubbing Star Wars: A New Hope, Manny not only celebrates Star Wars Day, but also brings together different generations through their shared love for movies. This initiative enables elders, who only speak Navajo, to comprehend the film and secures the language's future by connecting it with the younger generation. Interestingly, the clip also reveals a staggering decline in Native American languages, with over 300 spoken before 1492, but now only 170 remain. Without preservation efforts, there could be as few as 20 languages left by 2050.

Going beyond Star Wars, this revolutionary effort continues with the dubbing of Hollywood blockbusters like Finding Nemo and A Fistful of Dollars. Not only does this idea promote intergenerational connection, but it also aids the younger generation in better understanding and preserving their native language. The episode further highlights additional endeavors to protect language, such as the recovery of Passamaquoddy songs from over a century ago using advanced technology and the digitization of Cherokee writing found in a Georgia cave, hidden beneath graffiti.

Daniel Golding, a member of the Quechan tribe, and Jennifer Johns, from the Diné tribe, are both producers for season 2 of the show Native America. Charles “Boots” Kennedye, who is Kiowa, and Paige Bethmann, from a Mohawk/Oneida background, serve as both producers and directors for the show. Gary Glassman holds the role of executive producer for the series.

The second season of Native America premiered on PBS on October 24 and will continue to air new episodes every Tuesday.