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The Language You Cry In

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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.

DirectorsAlvaro Toepke·Ángel Serrano
WriterAlvaro Toepke
ProducerMaría José Tortosa

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Alvaro Toepke

VGVertamae Grosvenor
Vertamae Grosvenor
Self - Narrator (voice)

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The Language You Cry In is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Language You Cry In on Netflix?

No, The Language You Cry In is not on Netflix in United States as of September 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is The Language You Cry In on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Language You Cry In isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch The Language You Cry In for free?

The Language You Cry In is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.