Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed
1996, English. Directed by Alan Berliner.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Cast & crew
- Alan BerlinerDirector
- Margaret MeadSelf (archive footage)
- Christine Ward GaileySelf
- Nancy C. LutkehausSelf
- Yolanda MosesSelf
- Mary Catherine BatesonSelf
- Roy A. RappaportSelf
- Luther S. CressmanSelf
- Nancy MarchandNarrator
- Gregory BatesonSelf (archival footage)
- Julie BoydMargaret Mead
- Miriam Healy-LouieRuth Benedict
- Christopher CoucillGregory Bateson
Details
- Released
- 1 January 1996
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Virginia Yans-McLaughlin, Robert Seidman
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Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed: quick answers
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How long is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed?
Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed runs 86 minutes (1h 26m).
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Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed on?
Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1996. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed?
If you liked Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed, try Ex Libris: The New York Public Library, I Am Heath Ledger, For the Love of Spock.
Who directed Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed?
Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed (1996) was directed by Alan Berliner and stars Margaret Mead, Christine Ward Gailey, Nancy C. Lutkehaus.