Synopsis

A satirical film that explores how Alberta's controversial Bill 44 (requiring teachers to notify parents before introducing material relating to religion, sexuality or sexual orientation) can help teachers to reduce their class sizes. Mrs. Trixie Cane, spokesperson for the Coalition for the Reduction of Alberta Class Sizes (CRACS), shows teachers how to incorporate Queer material into every lesson plan.

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*5 minutes

Sales and Rentals

To purchase or rent Bill 44: Smaller Classes, Smaller Minds, or for festival screening requests, please contact Melisa at KingCrip Productions: kingcripproductions@gmail.com

Screenings

Upcoming:

REELOUT Queer Film + Video Festival, Kingston, Ontario, Canada, January 2011, screening twice (times TBA)

Screening History

This video was distributed via YouTube in July 2009 for widest distribution, just after Bill 44 passed in Alberta, Canada. Total hits as of Oct 2010: 2,768.

Press

xtra.ca, "Satirical Short Film Pokes Fun at Alberta's Bill 44," July 20, 2009

Cast and Crew

Written, Filmed, Directed, Produced, Acted and Edited by:

Melisa Brittain, T.L. Cowan & Danielle Peers