It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School
Synopsis
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.
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Its Elementary Trailer (new version)
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-08-26
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 21, 1996
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Debra Chasnoff
- Screenplay & Story
- Debra Chasnoff
- Original Score
- Jon Herbst
- Original Title
- It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Production Studios
- GroundSpark, Women's Educational Media, Citizen Film, New Day Films, PBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Debra Chasnoff
Debra Chasnoff
Jon Herbst
Kevin Burke, Alex Zakrzewski, Fawn Yacker, Fred Wessel, Rick Butler, Patsy Northcutt, Stephen McCarthy
Shirley Thompson, Marta Wohl
Helen Cohen, Debra Chasnoff
Department Leadership Roster
Debra Chasnoff
Director
Debra Chasnoff
Writer
Helen Cohen
Producer
Shirley Thompson
Editor
Debra Chasnoff
Producer
Marta Wohl
Editor
Kevin Burke
Director of Photography
Alex Zakrzewski
Director of Photography
Fawn Yacker
Director of Photography
Fred Wessel
Director of Photography
Rick Butler
Director of Photography
Patsy Northcutt
Director of Photography
Stephen McCarthy
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School about?
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.
Who directed It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School?
It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School was directed by Debra Chasnoff.
Who stars in It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School?
The principal cast of It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School includes Bob Smith, Brian Stover.
When was It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School released and how long is it?
It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.
Who composed the musical score for It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School was composed by Jon Herbst.
What is the age rating and content advisory for It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School?
It's Elementary: Talking About Gay Issues in School holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).