Speaking in Tongues at CALDOCFEST October 4, 2009

Presented by the SAN JOAQUIN FILM SOCIETY

www.SJIFF.org / www.caldocfest.org

California Documentary Festival - October 2-4, 2009

SPEAKING IN TONGUES
60 min | USA | 2009
Director: Marcia Jarmel, Ken Schneider

- ABOUT THE FILM

SYNOPSIS

In a time where 31 states have passed English Only initiatives, one urban school districtis exploring the provocative notion that speaking a foreign language can be a national asset. We follow four diverse students and their families as they encounter thechallenges and delights of becoming fluent in two languages. As we witness theirjourney, we see how speaking more than one language changes them, their families,their communities, and maybe even the world.

FESTIVAL HISTORY

"Speaking in Tongues " held its World Premiere in its hometown at the 2009 San Francisco International Film Festival, where it was won the Audience Award. After CalDocFest, the film is slated to play at the United Nations Assication Film Festival in Palo Alto, the San Diego Asian-American Film Festival, among others.

More info on film: www.sjiff.org/caldocfest/f-speaking.html

- ABOUT THE FESTIVAL

The San Joaquin Film Society's inaugural California Documentary Festival (CalDocFest): California Central Valley's first international focus on nonfiction cinema. The Festival is dedicated to promoting gifted documentary filmmakers and sharing knowledge and understanding of our world. Experience a vibrant and exhilarating roster of events, featuring new works, new directors, distinguished and award-winning American and international films, a spotlight on California documentarians, creative conversations with guest artists, and educational events. 15 magnificent films, (including significant premieres) along with the presence of directors and luminaries, will light up an exciting and memorable weekend in Stockton!

- ABOUT THE SJFS

The San Joaquin Film Society, Inc. (SJFS) is the benchmark cinema arts organization of Californias 400-mile Central Valley and home of the San Joaquin International Film Festival (SJIFF). The ;;;Society celebrates cinema arts, multi-cultural appreciation, and global outreach through year-round productions of festivals and educational programs. For 2009, with a home base in Stockton, California, the Society launched an ambitious and exhilarating year-round program, which includes: The flagship 2nd San Joaquin International Film Festival (May 14 to 23), San Joaquin Children's Film Festival (January 16 to 18), California Documentary Festival (October 2 to 4), year-round world cinema series and mini-festivals (Cinema Italia, Jewish Cinema Day, French Cinema Day, Latino Cinema Day), social events and galas, special screenings, a membership program, and educational events. SJFS is dedicated to celebrating the artistry, diversity, and power of filmmaking; and to bringing the world of cinema to the culturally-rich, Valley audiences and beyond.

Official Website: www.sjiff.org

Official Website: http://www.sjiff.org/caldocfest