Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed
Jan 01, 1996 · 1h 26m
Director
Alan BerlinerOverview
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.
Cast of Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed
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
- Patrick O'ConnellReo Fortune
- Lutz RathFranz Boas (voice)
Crew of Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed
Alan BerlinerDirector, Editor- Virginia Yans-McLaughlinWriter, Executive Producer
- Robert SeidmanWriter
- Gail JansenProducer
- Jeffrey LevineOriginal Music Composer
- Neil SmithDirector of Photography
- Joëlle SchonEditor
- Lance PierceAssociate Producer
- Robert GellerCreative Consultant
- Gábor KövérCamera Operator
- Spencer NewmanAssistant Camera
- William SarokinSound Recordist
- Kay DenmarkBoom Operator
- Paul KoronkiewiczBoom Operator
- George LeongBoom Operator
- Charles McNamaraGaffer
- Elizabeth AltonElectrician
- John T. MilceticBest Boy Lighting Technician
- Lisa BonaccorsoElectrician
- Andrew ClarkeElectrician
About Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed
What is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed about?
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.
When was Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed released?
Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed was released on January 1, 1996.
How long is Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed?
Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed runs 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).
Who directed Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed?
Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed was directed by Alan Berliner.
Who is in the cast of Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed?
The cast of Margaret Mead: An Observer Observed includes Margaret Mead (Self (archive footage)), Christine Ward Gailey (Self), Nancy C. Lutkehaus (Self), Yolanda Moses (Self) and Mary Catherine Bateson (Self).