Kid City
Jan 01, 1972 · 29m
Director
Jon BoorstinOverview
Documentarian Jon Boorstin follows architect Frank Gehry and his sister, Doreen Gehry Nelson, as they attempt a new method of teaching elementary school children in Los Angeles. With funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the siblings work together on a pilot program of “design-based learning” that would restructure the typical classroom curriculum, replacing rote math or civics lessons with an imaginary city designed and built entirely by the students themselves. Restored in 2018 by the Academy Film Archive.
Cast of Kid City
Crew of Kid City
About Kid City
What is Kid City about?
Documentarian Jon Boorstin follows architect Frank Gehry and his sister, Doreen Gehry Nelson, as they attempt a new method of teaching elementary school children in Los Angeles. With funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the siblings work together on a pilot program of “design-based learning” that would restructure the typical classroom curriculum, replacing rote math or civics…
When was Kid City released?
Kid City was released on January 1, 1972.
How long is Kid City?
Kid City runs 29 minutes.
Who directed Kid City?
Kid City was directed by Jon Boorstin.
Who is in the cast of Kid City?
The cast of Kid City includes Miriam Van Arsdol, Doreen Gehry Nelson and Frank Gehry.