One of the best uses of tube time is viewing the Up Series. By now the original series (Seven-Up) has gone thirty-five years beyond its original filming. In 1964 director Michael Apted filmed fourteen seven-year olds (in England) and provided us with an inside view of their lives. He followed it with 7 Plus Seven in 1971, 21-Up in 1978, 28-Up in 1985, 35-Up in 1992, 42-Up in 1999 and 49-Up in 2006. It is an intriguing series and one that hooked me in 1999. Watch the whole thing - you'll be mesmerized. It runs for many hours - plan the whole week to watch it.
From Amazon.com
Starting in 1964 with Seven Up, The UP Series has explored this Jesuit maxim of "Give me the child until he is seven and I will give you the man." The original concept was to interview 14 children from diverse backgrounds from all over England, asking them about their lives and their dreams for the future. Every seven years, renowned director Michael Apted, a researcher for Seven Up, has been back to talk to them, examining the progression of their lives.
From cab driver Tony to schoolmates Jackie, Lynn and Susan and the heart-breaking Neil, as they turn 49 more life-changing decisions and surprising developments are revealed.
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