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That's a Family!
by Debra Chasnoff, Helen S. Cohen and Ariella Ben-Dov, Kate Stilley, Fawn Yacker
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"Enlightening without being didactic, this sterling production is an excellent resource to get kids talking about cultural diversity and family life."
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With blunt and sometimes hilarious candor, children from over 50 diverse families open the door to their homes, and explain things like "divorce," "mixed race," "gay and lesbian," "birth mom," "single parent," "guardian," and "stepdad" -- and get right to the point of what they wish other people would understand about their families. While designed especially for young audiences, THAT'S A FAMILY! stretches the minds and touches the hearts of people of all ages. From the makers of IT'S ELEMENTARY, this fresh look at the changing American family breaks new ground, and once again lets children lead the way in preventing prejudice and embracing diversity.
SPECIAL FEATURES THAT'S A FAMILY! comes with an extensive curriculum guide for educators and those who work with youth, about how to use the film with students. When put in the right context, the film works terrifically for students of all ages. Appropriate for:
35 minutes • VHS • Closed
Captioned
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REVIEWS "That's a Family! is an excellent film aimed at schoolchildren. Given the importance of family for individuals, communities, and the greater society at large, Debra Chasnoff's film makes a great learning tool for class discussions on the family." "The film is very simple, but also extremely moving and powerful. The fact that it is told strictly from the point of view of the children gives the film a sincerity that comes through very strongly." "...this top notch production aimed at elementary and middle school aged kids may go a long way toward assuaging children's fears of being "different," while also hopefully enouraging tolerance in general." "Every parent, educator and policymaker should be concerned about school violence. By reflecting the true diversity of American families, That's a Family! breaks down intolerance and promotes true understanding first step toward making our school safe for all children." "That's a Family! is an extraordinary film that teaches a poignant lesson about love and family."
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