It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School
1996•NR•1h 18m•4.6•Released
Documentary
Depicts what happens when students K-8 discuss LGBT-related topics in age-appropriate ways. Shot in six public and private schools (in San Francisco and New York City, as well as Madison, Wisconsin, and Cambridge, Massachusetts), It’s Elementary models excellent teaching about family diversity, name-calling, stereotypes, community building, and more.
Director
Debra Chasnoff
Writer
Debra Chasnoff
Languages
English
Studio
GroundSpark
Cast
Bob Smith
Self
Brian Stover
Self
Production
Company
GroundSpark
Company
Women's Educational Media
Company
Citizen Film
Company
New Day Films
Company
PBS
Producer
Debra Chasnoff
Producer
Helen Cohen
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