The newest Star Trek movie is a box office hit despite one notable absence: Klingons.The long time villains of early Star Trek lore speak their own language, created by U.C. Berkeley educated linguist Marc Okrand, who discusses the process of inventing an alien language for Hollywood, and the pitfalls of doing so for the hyper-vigilant audience of dedicated "Trekkers." (8:16)
Audio: BBC, PRI & WBUR's Here & Now, May 14th. Host: Robin Young.
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