Immersion (short)
“What would school be like if nobody spoke your language?”
Synopsis
Ten-year-old Moises has just immigrated to California from Mexico. He doesn't speak English, but he's good at math, so he hopes to do well on his first math test in the USA. Using untrained child actors from public schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, “Immersion” plunges its audience into the visceral experience of a child who cannot understand his teacher. The film puts a human face on the debate about the education of English Language Learners.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Richard Levien
- Original Title
- Immersion (short)
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 12m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Richard Levien
John Dilley, Zareen Poonen Levien
Department Leadership Roster
Richard Levien
Director
John Dilley
Producer
Zareen Poonen Levien
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Immersion (short)
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What is Immersion (short) about?
Ten-year-old Moises has just immigrated to California from Mexico. He doesn't speak English, but he's good at math, so he hopes to do well on his first math test in the USA. Using untrained child actors from public schools in the San Francisco Bay Area, “Immersion” plunges its audience into the visceral experience of a child who cannot understand his teacher. The film puts a human face on the debate about the education of English Language Learners.
Who directed Immersion (short)?
Immersion (short) was directed by Richard Levien.
Who stars in Immersion (short)?
The principal cast of Immersion (short) includes Angela Carlos De Silin, Nabor Acevedo, Theodora Dunlap, Gerardo Acevedo, Antonio Acosta.
When was Immersion (short) released and how long is it?
Immersion (short) was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 12m.