PROGRAM

A film by Academy Award Winning Filmmaker Debra Chasnoff and Johnny Symons.

Synopsis: It’s STILL Elementary presents a moving story about the power to ignite positive social change through documentary film and grassroots organizing. It examines the incredible impact of another New Day title, It’s Elementary – Talking About Gay Issues in School, over the last decade and follows up with teachers and students featured in the first film to see how lessons about LGBT people changed their lives. It’s STILL Elementary also documents the story behind the controversial PBS broadcast of It’s Elementary and the infamous right-wing attacks on the film and its creators. It’s STILL Elementary is a call to action for parents and educators to continue working for safe, inclusive schools.

Special Note: Debra Chasnoff was present at the screening to discuss the film.

Presented by the LGBT Social Science and Public Policy Center at Hunter College.