
49 Up (2005) on Netflix
NR20052h 15mBiographyDocumentary
In 1964 seven-year-olds across England were filmed to test a Jesuit maxim. Every seven years the cameras return to the same people. At 49, twelve of them describe their lives.
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Plot summary
The Jesuit maxim says that a child's first seven years decide the adult he becomes, and in 1964 a British television documentary put the claim to a test, interviewing seven-year-olds from different parts of England about their lives and their hopes. The same group has been filmed at intervals of seven years ever since, through ages fourteen, twenty-one, twenty-eight, thirty-five and forty-two. Now they are forty-nine, and twelve of the original children sit down with the cameras again. They speak about marriage, children and grandchildren, work, class and prejudice, and about the program itself, which several of them question. Old footage runs alongside the new conversations. Simon talks about responsibility, John about his charity work, Neil about politics, and Jackie about the intrusiveness of the filming.
Cast
Bruce Baldenas Himself (as Bruce)
Jacqueline Bassettas Herself (as Jackie)
Symon Basterfieldas Himself (as Simon)
Andrew Brackfieldas Himself (as Andrew)
Neil Hughesas Himself (as Neil)
John Brisbyas Himself (as John)
Paul Kligermanas Himself (as Paul)
Susan Sullivanas Herself (as Sue)
- Lynn Johnsonas Herself (as Lynn)
Suzanne Deweyas Herself (as Suzy)
Nicholas Hitchonas Himself (as Nick)
Tony Walkeras Himself (as Tony)
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