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Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed

1996·Movie
1h 26min·G

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Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed fingerprint

Strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor2

World

History, a real life story, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition6

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About

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.
Margaret MeadAnthropologyBiographical DocumentaryHistorical FootageSocial SciencesCultural StudiesAcademicThought-Provoking

Crew

Directed by:
Alan Berliner
Written by:
Robert Seidman, Virginia Yans-McLaughlin
Produced by:
Virginia Yans-McLaughlin, Lance Pierce, Gail Jansen
Composed by:
William Sarokin, George Leong, Paul Koronkiewicz

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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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 75/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed?

1 h 26 min

Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed runs 1 h 26 min.

Is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.