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200360 min0documentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Family Dynamics

Girls Alone

200360 min0documentary

6.3/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Ten 12-year-old girls live together in a house without adult supervision, facing challenges and forming relationships over the course of 60 minutes.

Family Dynamics

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Ten 12-year-old girls live together in a house without adult supervision, facing challenges and forming relationships over the course of 60 minutes.

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Kim Flitcroftdirector

Peter England

Peter Englandcast

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Ten 12-year-old girls live together in a house without adult supervision in the 2003 documentary 'Girls Alone.' Over 60 minutes, the film captures their daily lives as they manage tasks, face conflicts, and form friendships. The girls cook, clean, and resolve disputes while adapting to their newfound independence. Director Kim Flitcroft uses a fly-on-the-wall approach to present an unfiltered view of their interactions and challenges, revealing the dynamics of their relationships in this social experiment.

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