A Class Divided


60m 1985

Brief Synopsis

In 1968 Jane Elliott, an Iowa elementary school teacher, performed a classroom experiment in which children with blue eyes were considered superior to children with brown eyes. This documentary explores what the children learned about discrimination and how it continues to affect them.

Film Details

Also Known As
Class Divided, Frontline (03/26/85)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1985
Production Company
Documentary Consortium

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

Synopsis

In 1968 Jane Elliott, an Iowa elementary school teacher, performed a classroom experiment in which children with blue eyes were considered superior to children with brown eyes. This documentary explores what the children learned about discrimination and how it continues to affect them.

Film Details

Also Known As
Class Divided, Frontline (03/26/85)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
1985
Production Company
Documentary Consortium

Technical Specs

Duration
60m

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