- Straightlaced
- Let's Get Real
- That's a Family
- It's Elementary
- It's STILL Elementary
- One Wedding and a Revolution
- Home and Hands
- Wired for What?
- Deadly Deception
- Choosing Children
It’s STILL Elementary
It's STILL Elementary
This moving story and political drama revisits the students and teachers from the original groundbreaking film, It's Elementary, and discovers the profound impact of using film as a tool for social change.
- Why This Film is Needed
- Call to Action
- Production Credits
- Who Should See this Film
- Why Address Gay Issues with Children
- Reviews, Endorsements and Awards
- Curriculum Guide
- Additional Resources
It’s STILL Elementary presents a moving story about the power to ignite positive social change through documentary film and grassroots organizing. It examines the incredible impact of It’s Elementary over the last decade, and follows up with teachers and students featured in the first film to see how lessons about LGBT people changed their lives.
It’s STILL Elementary also documents the story behind the controversial PBS broadcast of It’s Elementary and the infamous right-wing attacks on the film and its creators. It’s STILL Elementary is a call to action for parents and educators to continue working for safe, inclusive schools.
The It’s STILL Elementary DVD includes the original full-length film, It’s Elementary, and the 37 minute educational training version. The new DVD features Spanish subtitles, closed captioning, a PDF file of the new, 136 page It’s Elementary guide to community organizing, professional development, and K-8 curriculum, and many more bonus features.
Recommended for use by:
- K-12 teachers and youth service providers
- Religious communities
- Corporate diversity awareness programs
- Safe schools advocacy programs
- College and university courses and library collections
Part of The Respect For All Project.
GroundSpark was recently awarded The Spring 2008 CINE Golden Eagle Award for its documentary, It’s STILL Elementary. Cine recognizes outstanding productions in the film and television industry, with past notable winners such as Ken Burns, Steven Spielberg, Ron Howard, and now GroundSpark’s very own Debra Chasnoff.
For more information visit Cine.org.