A Class Divided
Originally released in 1985. A Class Divided is a documentary film. directed by William Peters. At just 53 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jane Elliott
Synopsis
William Peters follows up on the 1970 TV documentary Eye of the Storm about Jane Elliott's experiment of dividing an otherwise homogenous group of school kids by their eye color. The episode intercuts footage from Eye of the Storm with new footage of the students, who are now adults. The film takes us through the journey of a young class learning the unfairness of racism. Elliot teaches the lesson through eye color and different treatment. All of the students admit that this is wrong. In footage of the students as adults, we are able to see how this shaped the experiment changed their lives.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 25, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
0h 53m
53 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (6 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- FRONTLINE
- PBS
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Class Divided about?
William Peters follows up on the 1970 TV documentary Eye of the Storm about Jane Elliott's experiment of dividing an otherwise homogenous group of school kids by their eye color. The episode interc...
Who directed A Class Divided?
A Class Divided was directed by William Peters.
How long is A Class Divided?
A Class Divided has a runtime of 0 hours and 53 minutes (53 minutes total).
When was A Class Divided released?
A Class Divided was released on March 25, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Class Divided?
The main cast of A Class Divided includes Jane Elliott.