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Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed

1996Movie1 h 26 minG

DocumentaryTV Movie
75
GreatGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, melancholic documentary movie about history and a real life story, with standout characters.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Story

A documentary on the influential anthropologist Margaret Mead. Using never-before-seen archival footage, stills, interviews and dramatic re-creations, it shows the journey of how Mead became a scientist, adventurer, and international celebrity. As a true pioneer of cultural anthropology, her findings and ideas shaped how we think about ourselves.

Feels like

  • Margaret Mead
  • Anthropology
  • Biographical Documentary
  • Historical Footage
  • Social Sciences
  • Cultural Studies
  • Academic
  • Thought-Provoking

Cast

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Crew

Directed by
Alan Berliner
Written by
Robert Seidman, Virginia Yans-McLaughlin
Produced by
Gail Jansen
Music by
Jeffrey Levine

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Facts

January 1, 1996 · 1 h 26 min · G

Released
January 1, 1996
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

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3 questions, like "Is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed worth watching?"

Questions about Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed

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Is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75.

Is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.