CodeSwitching(2019)
CodeSwitching Synopsis
CodeSwitching is a mash-up of personal stories from three generations of African American students who participated in a landmark voluntary desegregation program. Shuttling between their inner-city Boston neighborhoods and predominantly white suburban schools in pursuit of a better education, they find themselves swapping elements of culture, language, and behavior to fit in with their suburban counterparts – Often acting or speaking differently based on their surroundings, called code-switching.
CodeSwitching (2019) is a documentary film directed by Jonathan Schwartz, released on June 24, 2019 with a runtime of 55m. It stars Naheem Garcia.
- Director:
- Jonathan Schwartz
- Producers:
- Mike Mascoll
- Production:
- Interlock Media
- Status:
- Released
CodeSwitching (2019) Trailer
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CodeSwitching Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Jonathan Schwartz, produced by Mike Mascoll.
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CodeSwitching – Frequently Asked Questions
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CodeSwitching (2019) is available to stream on OVID. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in CodeSwitching?
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The main cast of CodeSwitching (2019) includes Naheem Garcia. The film was directed by Jonathan Schwartz. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was CodeSwitching released?
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CodeSwitching was released on June 24, 2019 and runs for 55m.
Is there a trailer for CodeSwitching?
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Yes. The official CodeSwitching trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.