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05 April 2009

Michael Apted's Up Series →[More:]

Just now getting into this, as they had the whole run at the library. Who else has seen it, and what did you think? Favorite characters, moments, etc?

Spoiler alert: I've only viewed up to 28 Up.

Topic for discussion: how well do you think it treats the original idea of "give me the child at 7 and I'll give you the man"? How well do you think it examines some of the bigger issues, i.e. class distinctions, racial equality, opportunities in life?

post by: Lipstick Thespian at: 13:33 | 5 comments

I couldn't stand to watch it. It was uncomfortably exploitative.

posted by birdie 05 April | 14:47

I found it moderately interesting, but not really very memorable. I've got a copy of 49-up sitting around here somewhere that I've only half-watched.

posted by DarkForest 05 April | 15:03

I bought the set a few years ago, but haven't watched 7-21. Several people decline to be filmed and then come back. The original idea---enhh. I think it serves as more of a record as how the world has changed since the sixties, though one woman points out that what's shown isn't always the full picture.

posted by brujita 05 April | 19:49

I've watched every series, at the time of broadcast. I think it's probably run its course by now. I remember being terribly moved by the plight of Neil in 28.

posted by essexjan 06 April | 11:34

I own the whole series and watch it often. I find it fascinating.

As much as they protest what class does to dictate their paths, I think it does.

posted by Riverine 06 April | 17:57

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