Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed(1996)
Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed Synopsis
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.
Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed (1996) is a documentary and tv movie film directed by Alan Berliner, released on January 1, 1996 with a runtime of 1h 26m. It stars Margaret Mead, Christine Ward Gailey, Nancy C. Lutkehaus and Yolanda Moses. Viewers rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Alan Berliner
- Writers:
- Virginia Yans-McLaughlin, Robert Seidman
- Producers:
- Gail Jansen
- Cinematographer:
- Neil Smith
- Composer:
- Jeffrey Levine
- Status:
- Released
Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed Cast & Crew
Main cast
Margaret Mead
as Self (archive footage)
- Christine Ward Gailey
Christine Ward Gailey
as Self
- Nancy C. Lutkehaus
Nancy C. Lutkehaus
as Self
- Yolanda Moses
Yolanda Moses
as Self
- Mary Catherine Bateson
Mary Catherine Bateson
as Self
- Roy A. Rappaport
Roy A. Rappaport
as Self
- Luther S. Cressman
Luther S. Cressman
as Self
- Nancy Marchand
Nancy Marchand
as Narrator
- Gregory Bateson
Gregory Bateson
as Self (archival footage)
- Julie Boyd
Julie Boyd
as Margaret Mead
- Miriam Healy-Louie
Miriam Healy-Louie
as Ruth Benedict
- Christopher Coucill
Christopher Coucill
as Gregory Bateson
Key crew
Directed by Alan Berliner, written by Virginia Yans-McLaughlin and Robert Seidman, produced by Gail Jansen.
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Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed?
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The main cast of Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed (1996) includes Margaret Mead, Christine Ward Gailey, Nancy C. Lutkehaus, Yolanda Moses and Mary Catherine Bateson. The film was directed by Alan Berliner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed released?
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Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed was released on January 1, 1996 and runs for 1h 26m.
Is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed worth watching?
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Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed (1996) holds an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.