Summaries

Director Michael Apted revisits the same group of British-born adults after a seven-year wait. The subjects are interviewed as to the changes that have occurred in their lives during the last seven years.

In 1964, to explore the adage "Give me a child until he is seven and I will give you the man," World in Action filmed seven-year-olds. Every seven years, Michael Apted visits them. At 49, 12 agree to talk about family, work, their hopes, and the series. We also see footage from previous interviews. Some marriages seem stronger; some have ended. Being a parent or a grandparent dominates life's pleasures. Simon has found responsibility; John's charity work flourishes. Neil remains in politics, against all odds. Jackie leads the critique of a more deliberately-present Apted and the series' intrusiveness. None enjoy participating; all are reflective; several surpass expectations.—<[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • interview
  • politics
  • england
  • charity
  • 49 year old
Genres
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Sep 14, 2005
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United Kingdom
Official sites PBS
Language English
Production companies Granada Television

Box office

Gross US & Canada $241772
Opening weekend US & Canada $53277
Gross worldwide $696975

Tech specs

Runtime 3h
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

Synopsis

This is a documentary based on real lives. There is no plot.

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