No Small Matter

As a child psychologist and professor, I was deeply impressed by this comprehensive and thoughtful documentary underscoring the importance of early childhood for later health and well-being. The producers cover all of the bases, with interviews of experts, families of young children, teachers, and scientists who reflect on the brain's development during this age period. The film illustrates how the income gap impacts children from the very beginning of life, and they feature dedicated teachers who are underpaid and under appreciated for their talent and contributions to growing the next generation. Still, the film offers concrete actions that individuals and communities can take to address the challenges leaving the viewer moved to act individually and convinced of the need for policy change to support early education.