Immersion (short)
"What would school be like if nobody spoke your language?"
Originally released in 2009. Immersion (short) is a drama film. directed by Richard Levien. At just 12 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Angela Carlos De Silin, Nabor Acevedo, and Theodora Dunlap
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 18, 2009
17 years ago
Runtime
0h 12m
12 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
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 ...
Who directed Immersion (short)?
Immersion (short) was directed by Richard Levien.
How long is Immersion (short)?
Immersion (short) has a runtime of 0 hours and 12 minutes (12 minutes total).
When was Immersion (short) released?
Immersion (short) was released on January 18, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Immersion (short)?
The main cast of Immersion (short) includes Angela Carlos De Silin, Nabor Acevedo, Theodora Dunlap, Gerardo Acevedo, Antonio Acosta.