Immersion (short)
Jan 18, 2009 · 12m
Director
Richard LevienOverview
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.
Cast of 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…
When was Immersion (short) released?
Immersion (short) was released on January 18, 2009.
How long is Immersion (short)?
Immersion (short) runs 12 minutes.
Who directed Immersion (short)?
Immersion (short) was directed by Richard Levien.
Who is in the cast of Immersion (short)?
The cast of Immersion (short) includes Angela Carlos De Silin (Mother), Nabor Acevedo (Father), Theodora Dunlap (Ms. Peterson), Gerardo Acevedo (Gerardo) and Antonio Acosta (Janitor).