Free documentary film screening in Piedmont: 'Speaking in Tongues'
On March 18 the Appreciating Diversity Film Series (Sponsored by the
Piedmont Appreciating Diversity Committee, Piedmont League of Women Voters
and Diversityworks) will screen SPEAKING IN TONGUES, a wonderful film
about bilingual programs in Bay Area schools. It's 2009's San Francisco
International Film Festival Audience Award winner! Save the date, so that
you can come!
As ever, it's FREE!
When: Thursday, March 18, 2010
Doors Open: 6:30 PM (Free refreshments)
Screening: 7 PM
Discussion: 8-9 PM
Where: Wildwood Elementary School Auditorium, 301 Wildwood Avenue,
Piedmont 94611
PatchWorks Films Presents...
"Lively, smart & timely film about the new globalized world"
-Graham Leggat, Executive Director, San Francisco Film Society
What would it be like if your parents put you in a school where the
teacher spoke a foreign language?
Speaking in Tongues uses this scenario to explore the provocative notion
that being bilingual can be a national asset. Taking us beyond rote
arguments and stereotypes, this intimate film witnesses the joys and
challenges of four diverse children on their journey to become global
citizens. Enter their world and ask, today, is knowing one language
enough?
You'll be charmed and challenged by 2009's San Francisco International
Film Festival Audience Award winner.
Praise for Speaking in Tongues
"An illuminating lens into the increasingly relevant topic of
multilingualism in a globalized world."
-NorthWest Film Forum
"A story about human aspirations and how language divides and combines
...really moving."
-John Wranovics, Author, Agee and Chaplin
"Speaks directly to one of the important issues facing our diverse
society."
-Laurie Olsen, Executive Director, California Tomorrow
About Piedmont Diversity Film Series:
The Diversity Film Series shows 6 documentary films each year in Piedmont
and Oakland and is sponsored by the Piedmont Appreciating Diversity
Committee, DiversityWorks, Piedmont League of Women Voters, and Piedmont
Adult Education.
We show high quality films on diversity issues and hold community
discussions immediately after the films.
When:
Thursday March 18, 2010
7:00 PM -
9:00 PM
Pacific
Where:
Wildwood School - Piedmont,
301 Wildwood Ave,
Piedmont, CA 94611
Organizer:
Piedmont Diversity Film Series
Cost:
Free.
Contact:
510-835-9227
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