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Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?
Documentary · 2013
A series of interviews featuring linguist, philosopher and activist Noam Chomsky done in hand-drawn animation.
The sides of Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy?
- Noam Chomsky in conversation
- Michel Gondry's hand-drawn animation
- Questions about language and how we think
Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? is good for you if…
- you like hearing Noam Chomsky explain language and the mind.
- you like Michel Gondry's doodles moving to every idea.
- you want to hear Noam Chomsky talk about his own childhood and family.
Is the Man Who Is Tall Happy? is bad for you if…
- you don't watch animated films.
- you'd rather not work through linguistics and philosophy.
About: language · thought · curiosity
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