
Growing Up
Synopsis
Freedom of expression and sexual liberation might have defined the 1960s but by 1971 the British education system was far from ready for Dr Cole's explicit series A New Approach to Sex Education. Made as a teaching aid for use in schools an universities, the Growing Up was unprecedented in its depictions of erect penises, un-simulated masturbation and intercourse to describe the development of the human body and sexuality to students.
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- Director
- Arnold L. Miller
- Screenplay & Story
- Martin Cole
- Original Title
- Growing Up
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 22m
- Production Studios
- Institute for Sex Education and Research
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Arnold L. Miller
Martin Cole
Mike Dunk
Arnold L. Miller
Department Leadership Roster
Martin Cole
Writer
Arnold L. Miller
Producer
Arnold L. Miller
Director
Mike Dunk
Editor
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Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
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What is Growing Up about?
Freedom of expression and sexual liberation might have defined the 1960s but by 1971 the British education system was far from ready for Dr Cole's explicit series A New Approach to Sex Education. Made as a teaching aid for use in schools an universities, the Growing Up was unprecedented in its depictions of erect penises, un-simulated masturbation and intercourse to describe the development of the human body and sexuality to students.
Who directed Growing Up?
Growing Up was directed by Arnold L. Miller.
Who stars in Growing Up?
The principal cast of Growing Up includes Martin Cole.
When was Growing Up released and how long is it?
Growing Up was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 22m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Growing Up?
Growing Up holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.).
















