Kid City(1972)
Kid City Synopsis
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.
Kid City (1972) is a documentary film directed by Jon Boorstin, released on January 1, 1972 with a runtime of 29m. It stars Miriam Van Arsdol, Doreen Gehry Nelson and Frank Gehry.
- Director:
- Jon Boorstin
- Status:
- Released
Kid City Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jon Boorstin.
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Kid City – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Kid City?
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The main cast of Kid City (1972) includes Miriam Van Arsdol, Doreen Gehry Nelson and Frank Gehry. The film was directed by Jon Boorstin. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kid City released?
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Kid City was released on January 1, 1972 and runs for 29m.