Speaking in Tongues (2009)

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.

Released

2009-04-01

Genres

Documentary

Runtime

56 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Marcia Jarmel, Ken Schneider