Speaking in Tongues
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ABOUT THE FILM
Producers: Marcia Jarmel / Ken Schneider
Genre: Documentary
Program Length: 1 Episode/60 Minutes
Broadcast Date: August 2, 2010 (PBS Plus)
In a time where 31 states have passed English Only initiatives, one urban school district is exploring the provocative notion that speaking a foreign language can be a national asset. We follow four diverse students and their families as they encounter the challenges and delights of becoming fluent in two languages. As we witness their journey, we see how speaking more than one language changes them, their families, their communities, and maybe even the world. Co-production with ITVS in association with CAAM.
ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS
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EDWARD JAMES OLMOS
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