Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed
Synopsis
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.
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Margaret Mead
Self (archive footage)
Christine Ward Gailey
Self
Nancy C. Lutkehaus
Self
Yolanda Moses
Self
Mary Catherine Bateson
Self
Roy A. Rappaport
Self
Luther S. Cressman
Self
Nancy Marchand
Narrator
Gregory Bateson
Self (archival footage)
Julie Boyd
Margaret Mead
Miriam Healy-Louie
Ruth Benedict
Christopher Coucill
Gregory Bateson
Patrick O'Connell
Reo Fortune
Lutz Rath
Franz Boas (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alan Berliner
- Screenplay & Story
- Virginia Yans-McLaughlin, Robert Seidman
- Original Score
- Jeffrey Levine
- Original Title
- Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alan Berliner
Virginia Yans-McLaughlin, Robert Seidman
Jeffrey Levine
Neil Smith
Alan Berliner, Joëlle Schon
Gail Jansen, Virginia Yans-McLaughlin
Department Leadership Roster
Virginia Yans-McLaughlin
Writer
Robert Seidman
Writer
Alan Berliner
Director
Alan Berliner
Editor
Gail Jansen
Producer
Joëlle Schon
Editor
Neil Smith
Director of Photography
Jeffrey Levine
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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What is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed 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.
Who directed Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed?
Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed was directed by Alan Berliner.
Who stars in Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed?
The principal cast of Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed includes Margaret Mead, Christine Ward Gailey, Nancy C. Lutkehaus, Yolanda Moses, Mary Catherine Bateson.
When was Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed released and how long is it?
Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed was released in 1996 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed was composed by Jeffrey Levine.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed?
Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).