Language is critical to human existence. From signed speech to spoken words, language shapes our lives by providing us with the ability to share ideas. Equally critical to our existence is the environment we live in. Often, speech and our world can be taken for granted, making it interesting to question how necessary human speech is and how important nature is to us. These questions were recently explored in the film world with the release of the animated movie Flow. Flow is like any other animated film, complete with adorable animals and stunning visuals, yet with one notable exception. With a runtime of 1 hour and 25 minutes, set in…