Kid City (1972)
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.
Director: Jon Boorstin
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 29 min
Release Date: January 1, 1972
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Original Language: en
Keywords
short film
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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 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.
- Who directed Kid City?
- Kid City was directed by Jon Boorstin.
- Who stars in Kid City?
- Kid City stars Miriam Van Arsdol, Doreen Gehry Nelson, Frank Gehry.
- How long is Kid City?
- Kid City has a runtime of 29m (29 minutes).
- What genre is Kid City?
- Kid City is a Documentary film.