Fort Lewis College to screen the 2013 Navajo dubbing of Star Wars: A New Hope
As a fan who has followed the journey of Star Wars and its cultural impact across the globe, I can’t help but feel a profound sense of admiration for Manny Wheeler and his team. Their labor of love to dub Star Wars in the Navajo language is not just a testament to their dedication to preserving their culture, but also an inspiring example of how art can bridge gaps and unite communities.
For decades, Star Wars has captivated audiences around the world, with Lucasfilm ensuring that its films are simultaneously released globally. People worldwide unite to celebrate the themes and narratives of this iconic franchise. In 2013, the Navajo Nation shared a dubbed version in their native Dine language, and this dubbed version will be shown once more to the public on September 26, 2024.
According to The Journal’s report, Fort Lewis College‘s Center of Southwest Studies is set to screen “Sq’tah Anaa’: Siih Nahasdlii” on September 26. This screening follows a dedicated effort by Manny Wheeler, a consultant in the entertainment industry focusing on language and culture. Over a significant period, Wheeler was instrumental in the dubbing of “A New Hope,” an endeavor that brought about great excitement from the representative at Lucasfilm.
It was ultimately finding the person whose job it was to get dubbing done. Finally, I found that person. And once he got the request, he sent me an email and wanted to have a meeting, and he thought it was a great idea.
Wheeler, set to attend the event for a discussion on this project, pondered with his spouse about methods to safeguard their language. He expresses his worry that Navajo language might face genuine danger if no action is taken. They reasoned that Star Wars, with its wide influence and attraction across age groups from young children to elders, could be an ideal platform for preservation efforts.
Once we secured financing for the project, a team of seventy Native American voice actors worked together at Knifewind Studios, located in Gallup, New Mexico. As expected by the Wheelers, the exhibit quickly became a sell-out at the Navajo Nation Museum, and now viewers can access it through streaming on Disney+.
The 2013 film’s narrative is likewise chronicled in the documentary series titled “Looking for Leia”. The fifth episode delves into the filmmaking process, featuring interviews with Geri Hongeva (the voice of C-3PO), Clarissa Yazzie (Princess Leia), and others like Manny and Jenny Wheeler. Hongeva expresses that whenever she was identified as the voice of C-3PO in public, she would gift necklaces, believing that it’s essential to motivate young people to preserve their language, build self-confidence, and self-esteem, and to stand up against the challenges… because one person, despite being just one person, has the power to make a difference.
Wheeler agrees, “Our cultures are embedded in our language, and when we lose our language, we’re losing our culture… That’s one thing to think about for Native people, and there’s a lot of tragedy in that history.”
The event will take place at 6 PM, hosted by the Center of Southwestern Studies and Reed Library at Fort Lewis College on September 26. Let’s show our warm appreciation to Wheeler, the cast of 70, and the entire team who have made this possible with a heartfelt round of applause! (or simply: Let’s give a big round of applause to Wheeler, the cast, and the team for bringing this to us!)
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2024-09-25 23:51