Growing Up Female

1971 0h 49m EN

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5.7

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★5.7TMDB · 9

Documentary

Synopsis

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Following the lives of six girls and women between the ages of four and thirty-five, this documentary examines how American society shapes female identity through family, education, media, and expectations about marriage.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Where to watch · US

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Cast

Julia Reichert
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Jessica Jones

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Julia Reichert
Writers: Jim Klein, Julia Reichert
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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Tight 49-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Julia Reichert shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Julia Reichert and Jessica Jones carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0951280 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Julia Reichert directs. Julia Reichert cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Tight 49-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
255 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Editor Julia Reichert shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Julia Reichert and Jessica Jones carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0951280 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 9 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.