
It's Still Elementary
Overview
In 1996, Women's Educational Media released their groundbreaking documentary Its Elementary-Talking About Gay Issues in School. It's Still Elementary tells the fascinating history of why and how the 1996 film was made, the infamous response it provoked from the conservative right, and the questions it raises about the national safe schools movement today. Includes interviews with some of the original students and teachers from Its Elementary.
Top Cast
Samira Abdul Karim
Samira Abdul Karim
Samira Abdul Karim
Renaud Beaudoin
Renaud Beaudoin
Renaud Beaudoin
Bob Chase
Bob Chase
Bob Chase
Debra Chasnoff
Debra Chasnoff
Debra Chasnoff
Helen Cohen
Helen Cohen
Helen Cohen
Raimol Cortado
Raimol Cortado
Raimol Cortado
Nancy Cunningham
Nancy Cunningham
Nancy Cunningham
Kevin Jennings
Kevin Jennings
Kevin Jennings
Kerry Lobel
Kerry Lobel
Kerry Lobel
Ken Miller
Ken Miller
Ken Miller
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