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Film Screening of Speaking in Tongues Sept 12th

August 20, 2010 BY Molly Murphy

What would it be like if you put your children in a school where the teacher spoke a foreign language? Speaking in Tongues follows the experience of 4 kids in language immersion grade schools.

Come watch this award winning film and support Californians Together, a statewide coalition of parents, teachers, education advocates and civil rights groups committed to securing equal access to quality education for all children. $4 from each ticket sold will be donated to their “Seal of Biliteracy” campaign.

September 12th 3:00pm – 5:00pm
@ Aero Theatre (1328 Montana Avenue)
Santa Monica, CA
Directions: http://bit.ly/buxwiC

Please share this exciting event with your networks. Special invited guests include: the filmmakers, community leaders, policymakers and more advocates from organizations at the forefront of multilingual education.

Limited tickets available, so purchase yours now: http://bit.ly/amfISs

Spread the word on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=136889176352301&ref=mf

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