Speaking In Tongues September 12, 2010

SPEAKING IN TONGUES, 2009, Patchworks Productions, 60 min. Marcia Jarmel and Ken Schneider's fascinating documentary follows four kids from diverse backgrounds on a bold journey to becoming bilingual despite a troubled school system. At a time when 31 states have passed “English-only” laws, a few pioneering families have put their children in public schools where, from the first day of kindergarten, their teachers speak mostly Chinese or Spanish. Winner of the Audience Award for Best Documentary at the San Francisco International Film Festival. Discussion following the film with director Marcia Jarmel and executive director of Californians Live Together, Shelly Spiegel-Coleman, with more guests TBA.
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Official Website: http://speakingintonguesfilm.info/