49 Up
- Documentary
49 Up is the seventh film in a series of landmark documentaries that began 42 years ago when UK-based Granada's World in Action team, inspired by the Jesuit maxim "Give me the child until he is seven and I will give you the man," interviewed a diverse group of seven-year-old children from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Michael Apted, a researcher for the original film, has returned to interview the "children" every seven years since, at ages 14, 21, 28, 35, 42 and now again at age 49.In this latest chapter, more life-changing decisions are revealed, more shocking announcements made and more of the original group take part than ever before, speaking out on a variety of subjects including love, marriage, career, class and prejudice.
49 Up is the seventh installment in the groundbreaking documentary series that has followed the same group of British subjects from childhood into their late 40s. Released in 2006, the film reunites more participants than ever before as they reflect on life-changing decisions, relationships, careers, and personal struggles across four decades.
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Jacqueline BassettSelf
Symon BasterfieldSelf
Andrew BrackfieldSelf
Neil HughesSelf
John BrisbySelf
Paul KligermanSelf
Susan SullivanSelf- Lynn JohnsonSelf
Suzanne DeweySelf
Nicholas HitchonSelf
Tony WalkerSelf
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What is the 49 Up series?
49 Up is part of a documentary franchise that began in 1964, when director Michael Apted and Granada Television interviewed seven-year-old children from across England about their lives and dreams. Apted has returned every seven years to interview the same subjects, documenting how their lives have unfolded.
When was 49 Up released?
49 Up was released on October 6, 2006, capturing the participants at age 49 and featuring more of the original group on screen than in any previous installment.
How many films are in the Up series?
49 Up is the seventh film in the series, which includes 7 Up, 14 Up, 21 Up, 28 Up, 35 Up, 42 Up, and 49 Up, with each installment released seven years apart.
What do the participants discuss in 49 Up?
The film explores major themes including love, marriage, career paths, social class, and prejudice, revealing the significant life decisions and turning points the subjects have experienced over four decades.
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