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Constitute[s] as fascinating a work of popular sociology as you may ever see.
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Seven Up!
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A group of British children aged 7 from widely ranging backgrounds are interviewed about a range of subjects. The filmmakers plan to re-interview them at 7 year intervals to track how their lives and attitudes change as they age.
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