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201448 minPGdocumentary

Become 13

201448 minPGdocumentary

Three 12-year-old girls navigate the challenges of girlhood over a year, revealing the complexities of adolescence through their personal experiences and reflections.

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Channel: NFB

Become 13

2014• 48 minPG

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Three 12-year-old girls navigate the challenges of girlhood over a year, revealing the complexities of adolescence through their personal experiences and reflections.

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Girlhood is explored through the lives of three 12-year-olds over the course of a year. As they navigate the challenges of adolescence, family dynamics and peer pressure shape their identities. The documentary features intimate "diary-cam" footage, providing a platform for the girls to express their thoughts and feelings. By capturing the nuances of this pivotal age, the film highlights the complexities of growing up and prompts reflection on the transition from childhood to adolescence.

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