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Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed

1996 · 1h 26m · Documentary · TV Movie

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Overview

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.

Cast

Margaret Mead

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)

Crew

Details

Release date
January 1, 1996
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 26m
Rated
G
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie

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