Zero Tolerance (2014)

Why are children as young as five being arrested in schools across the USA? In 'zero tolerance' states like Texas, Florida and California, police forces armed with guns and pepper spray have been patrolling hallways, monitoring playground activity and enforcing classroom discipline. Have American schools taken security too far? What is the real cost of a 'safe' school?

Director: Sara Gibbings
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 80 min
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Editing: Macbeth Clark, María Palacios
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Zero Tolerance about?
Why are children as young as five being arrested in schools across the USA? In 'zero tolerance' states like Texas, Florida and California, police forces armed with guns and pepper spray have been patrolling hallways, monitoring playground activity and enforcing classroom discipline. Have American schools taken security too far? What is the real cost of a 'safe' school?
Who directed Zero Tolerance?
Zero Tolerance was directed by Sara Gibbings.
How long is Zero Tolerance?
Zero Tolerance has a runtime of 1h 20m (80 minutes).
What genre is Zero Tolerance?
Zero Tolerance is a Documentary film.