Kid City
Originally released in 1972. Kid City is a documentary film. directed by Jon Boorstin. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Miriam Van Arsdol, Doreen Gehry Nelson, and Frank Gehry
Synopsis
Documentarian Jon Boorstin follows architect Frank Gehry and his sister, Doreen Gehry Nelson, as they attempt a new method of teaching elementary school children in Los Angeles. With funding from the National Endowment for the Arts, the siblings work together on a pilot program of “design-based learning” that would restructure the typical classroom curriculum, replacing rote math or civics lessons with an imaginary city designed and built entirely by the students themselves. Restored in 2018 by the Academy Film Archive.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 1, 1972
54 years ago
Runtime
0h 29m
29 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kid City about?
Documentarian Jon Boorstin follows architect Frank Gehry and his sister, Doreen Gehry Nelson, as they attempt a new method of teaching elementary school children in Los Angeles. With funding from t...
Who directed Kid City?
Kid City was directed by Jon Boorstin.
How long is Kid City?
Kid City has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).
When was Kid City released?
Kid City was released on January 1, 1972 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kid City?
The main cast of Kid City includes Miriam Van Arsdol, Doreen Gehry Nelson, Frank Gehry.