5 Girls
2001 film by Maria Finitzo
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5 Girls is a documentary released in 2001 by Kartemquin Films for PBS's P.O.V. series. The film follows five young women between the ages of 13 and 17.
David E. Simpson
Gordon Quinn (Executive Producer)
Jerry Blumenthal (Co-Executive Producer)
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| Directed by | Maria Finitzo |
| Produced by | Maria Finitzo David E. Simpson Gordon Quinn (Executive Producer) Jerry Blumenthal (Co-Executive Producer) |
| Cinematography | Dana Kupper |
| Edited by | David E. Simpson |
| Distributed by | Kartemquin Films |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
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, The New York Times 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.[1][2] 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.[3]
In September 2007, Kartemquin Films released 5 Girls on DVD.
