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for PBS's P.O.V. series. The film follows five young women between the ages of 13 and 17. Directed by Maria Finitzo, ''5 Girls'' made its television premiere on PBS's P.O.V. on October 2, 2001. At the time of the film's release, ''

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'' praised ''5 Girls'' for its "intimacy and candor". Reminiscent of Michael Apted's classic Up! series, the film unfolds into a bold "sociological portrait" showing the transformation of each girl into a woman. In 2002, ''5 Girls'' was awarded the Henry Hampton Award for Excellence in Film & Digital Media from the Council on Foundations. The film also took home The Silver Award from the Chicago Film & Television Competition. In September 2007, Kartemquin Films released ''5 Girls'' on DVD.

References

External links

"5 Girls" Official Site

Kartemquin Films
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"5 Girls - P.O.V."
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