The full "Finding Nemo" movie will reportedly be the second mainstream film after "Star Wars" to be dubbed into the Navajo language.
The process of dubbing the full movie is still in the beginning stages as auditions for voice actors for "Finding Nemo" will be held on December 19 and 20 at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, according to the news outlet KOB.
The Navajo Nation reportedly announced this week that it is teaming up with Walt Disney Studios to dub "Finding Nemo" in the tribe's language, according to The Associated Press.
Museum director Manuelito Wheeler reportedly stated that he's hopeful that the full story of our favorite clownfish will resonate with Navajos wanting to learn their language.
"The whole story is about human perseverance," stated Wheeler.
He added, "There's the father that won't give up looking for his chid. There's a child who won't give up trying to escape. There's Dory who won't give up helping her friend."
A team of three Navajo linguists reportedly spent 36 hours translating the script for "Finding Nemo" as the fully dubbed movie is expected to be released this spring.
Although the Navajo language currently isn't in danger of extinction, the younger members of the tribe are reportedly seen speaking it much less than the older generation. A full dubbed version of "Finding Nemo" may help younger generations get more in tune with the Navajo language.
"We're thrilled that through our film 'Finding Nemo' and the unforgettable adventures of Nemo, Marlin and Dory, we'll be able to help the museum share and inspire future generations to embrace the Navajo language," stated Rick Dempsey, senior vice president for Disney characters voices.