Up Series (7-49)
Directed by Michael Apted, this longitudinal documentary follows a group of children from the age of 7 to 49 (so far), visiting them every seven years to see how their lives are progressing.
Begun as an examination of Britain's class system, especially the effects of differing qualities of education on the outcome of one's life, this series has blossomed into both an examination of life and of society. It's a moving time-capsule in which we can all see something of ourselves. It's a very gripping, intense experience, especially when seen in one go (though it took me several weeks to get through them all). Watching these individuals go through so many changes and challenges can be wearying, but also strangely energizing.
I'm looking forward to 56up.
Begun as an examination of Britain's class system, especially the effects of differing qualities of education on the outcome of one's life, this series has blossomed into both an examination of life and of society. It's a moving time-capsule in which we can all see something of ourselves. It's a very gripping, intense experience, especially when seen in one go (though it took me several weeks to get through them all). Watching these individuals go through so many changes and challenges can be wearying, but also strangely energizing.
I'm looking forward to 56up.
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