Speaking in Tongues

Four kids and their transformative journey to become bilingual.

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Overview

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.

Details

Status: Released
Release date: April 1, 2009
Original language: English
Spoken languages: Chinese, English, Spanish
Countries: United States of America
Production: PatchWorks Films
Director: Ken Schneider,Marcia Jarmel
Writer: Marcia Jarmel,Laurie Coyle
Budget: Not recorded
Revenue: Not recorded
Homepage: Official site
IMDb: tt1337544