Will to Win: Helping Children Succeed
Why do some children give up on problems easily while others persevere? What makes a boy or girl afraid to try in the first place? This program studies the factors that help create a resilient personality and the reasons why some children back down ...
Divide of the Sexes: Gender Roles in Childhood
Why do boys underachieve? How does celebrity culture influence the self-esteem of young girls? In an atmosphere dominated by sex and consumerism, are children growing up too quickly? This program addresses those issues, reporting on a group of 25 ei...
28 UP
About this title: Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.
About the series:
“Give me ...
Seven UP
About this title:
In 1964 Michael Apted interviewed a group of seven year old children from diverse backgrounds from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future.
About the series:
“Give me the child until he is...
56 UP
About this title: The latest installment this landmark documentary series returns to visit the people whose lives have been followed since they were just seven-years-old. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their liv...
42 UP
About this title: The 6th in a series following 14 English people through their lives. Beginning when the group were 7-year olds, the "children" are revisited every 7 years to discuss how their lives have been. Here we look at their lives at age 42....
49 UP
About this title: Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a 7 year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years. From cab driver Tony to school...
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About this title: On the verge of adulthood, the original 14 children are tracked down and interviewed. Some are at university, others are working. At 21 there is still optimism and opportunity before them.
About the series:
“Give me the child u...