Question 1

Why was the gender representation unequal in the original Seven Up! interviews?

Accepted Answer

Only 4 of the 14 children were girls; equal gender representation was not considered in 1964. Director Michael Apted later regretted not taking feminism into account.

Question 2

Who directed the first entry in the Seven Up! series, and how was Michael Apted involved?

Accepted Answer

The first entry was directed by Canadian Paul Almond, not Michael Apted. Apted was a researcher on this installment and chose the original selection of children.

Question 3

What was the original theme of the Seven Up! series regarding class structure?

Accepted Answer

The original theme was that the UK's class structure was so strong that a person's life path would be set at birth; children's lives at seven would represent their future, with higher classes assumed to do better.

Question 4

How did the participants' involvement evolve after the first film?

Accepted Answer

Originally conceived as a one-off, no long-term contracts were drawn. Subsequent interviews have been voluntary, with participants paid for appearance and equal shares of any prize the film may win.

Question 5

What was the original plan for the documentary series after the first film?

Accepted Answer

The filmmakers planned to re-interview the children at 7-year intervals to track how their lives and attitudes change as they age.

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