Speaking in tongues [videorecording] / a film by Marcia Jarmel & Ken Schneider ; produced and directed by Marcia Jarmel & Ken Schneider ; a co-production of PatchWorks Productions & the Independent Television Service (ITVS) in association with the Center for Asian American Media and Latino Public Broadcasting.
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- 1 copy at The Center Library.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Center Library | 371.9702 1 Spe 2010 | 144681 | Staff Reserve | Available | - |
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (60 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: [San Francisco, Calif.] : PatchWorks Productions, c2010.
Content descriptions
| Creation/Production Credits Note: | Cinematography, Andy Black, Vicente Franco, Dan Krauss ; editor, Ken Schneider ; original score, Wayne Wallace, Jon Jang, B. Quincy Griffin. |
| Summary, etc.: | "Closely following four very different local public-schoolers through an academic year, [the producers] draw on subtle nuances of the kids' stories to illustrate the complex shades and permutations of bilingual schooling. Two children are placed in immersion programs to retain their native tongues while learning English, and the other two are in the reverse situation. Their parents list both familiar and surprising reasons for enrolling their children, but each remains a strong proponent of the programs despite criticism from extended family, friends and a loud chorus of English-only activists. Even while dismissing common barbs, the families must confront unique challenges both humorous and serious."--PatchWorks Films website. |
| System Details Note: | DVD; NTSC; Widescreen. |
| Language Note: | Closed-captioned for the hearing impaired. |
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| Subject: |
Education, Bilingual >
California >
San Francisco. Bilingualism in children. |
| Genre: |
Educational films. Documentary films. Nonfiction films. Films for the hearing impaired. |
Summary:
"Closely following four very different local public-schoolers through an academic year, [the producers] draw on subtle nuances of the kids' stories to illustrate the complex shades and permutations of bilingual schooling. Two children are placed in immersion programs to retain their native tongues while learning English, and the other two are in the reverse situation. Their parents list both familiar and surprising reasons for enrolling their children, but each remains a strong proponent of the programs despite criticism from extended family, friends and a loud chorus of English-only activists. Even while dismissing common barbs, the families must confront unique challenges both humorous and serious."--PatchWorks Films website.
