Speaking in Tongues (2009)
Four kids and their transformative journey to become bilingual.
At a time when 31 states have passed “English Only” laws, four pioneering families put their children in public schools where, from the first day of kindergarten, their teachers speak mostly in a foreign language. Speaking in Tongues follows four diverse kids on a journey to become bilingual. This charming story will challenge you to rethink the skills that Americans need to succeed in the 21st century.
- Date of release
- 2009-04-01
- Runtime
- 56m
- Genres
- Documentary
- Director
- Ken Schneider, Marcia Jarmel
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