If you like that documentary, you might like Up as well. It’s a documentary that follows 14 different kids in the UK, starting at the age of 7, then showing what their lives are like every 7 years.
They tried to make it representative, but based on what they thought was important in 1964 England, so mostly based on class.
It’s really fascinating. One guy becomes homeless and ends up being a politician. Another is really successful but feels terrible because all of his friends are even more successful. There’s a more or less happy family that seems content with a pretty average life. Etc.
Not even close to representative of the world’s sentient beings, but nevertheless, way more representative than I ever get talking to my social circle. Also really cool to get a longitudenal sense of a person, as opposed to a snapshot.
Babies. Similar documentary on Netflix, but focused on what being a baby is like in different countries.
Dollar Street. Website by Hans Rosling showing people’s lives at different income levels and countries. People take photos of standardized things, like their beds, bathrooms, favorite items, etc. Really gives you a sense of how much of a difference it makes to go from $1 a day to $4.
Also, thanks for sharing this! I love these sorts of documentaries and am so going to watch it.
The UP series really moved me. The guy who struggled throughout his adult life with unemployment, homelessness and mental health and finally his life came together more in his forties and he became a local politician was so incredible. He was one of the most charismatic and articulate little boys at age 7 and then you’re just hoping against hope for him as he begins to stumble and struggle in his twenties...then he finally creates a life for himself and it’s like every altruistic desire for humanity coming together in one person.
If you like that documentary, you might like Up as well. It’s a documentary that follows 14 different kids in the UK, starting at the age of 7, then showing what their lives are like every 7 years.
They tried to make it representative, but based on what they thought was important in 1964 England, so mostly based on class.
It’s really fascinating. One guy becomes homeless and ends up being a politician. Another is really successful but feels terrible because all of his friends are even more successful. There’s a more or less happy family that seems content with a pretty average life. Etc.
Not even close to representative of the world’s sentient beings, but nevertheless, way more representative than I ever get talking to my social circle. Also really cool to get a longitudenal sense of a person, as opposed to a snapshot.
Can watch it on youtube
You also might like:
Babies. Similar documentary on Netflix, but focused on what being a baby is like in different countries.
Dollar Street. Website by Hans Rosling showing people’s lives at different income levels and countries. People take photos of standardized things, like their beds, bathrooms, favorite items, etc. Really gives you a sense of how much of a difference it makes to go from $1 a day to $4.
Also, thanks for sharing this! I love these sorts of documentaries and am so going to watch it.
The UP series really moved me. The guy who struggled throughout his adult life with unemployment, homelessness and mental health and finally his life came together more in his forties and he became a local politician was so incredible. He was one of the most charismatic and articulate little boys at age 7 and then you’re just hoping against hope for him as he begins to stumble and struggle in his twenties...then he finally creates a life for himself and it’s like every altruistic desire for humanity coming together in one person.