Becoming 13
2006
47 min
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This smart documentary explores the intimidating terrain of girlhood by following three 12-year-olds over the period of one year. As these girls move from childhood to maturity, it's clear that peer pressure is an important influence, but as the films shows, the greatest influence in a young girl's life is family. Filmmaker Victoria King's creative approach, including the use of "diary-cam" footage, not only follows the girls but allows them to question the world in their own voices. Ultimately, the film reveals the complexities of being 12, both satisfying our curiosity and inviting us to ask, What happens next?
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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This smart documentary explores the intimidating terrain of girlhood by following three 12-year-olds over the period of one year. As these girls move from childhood to maturity, it's clear that peer pressure is an important influence, but as the films shows, the greatest influence in a young girl's life is family.
Filmmaker Victoria King's creative approach, including the use of "diary-cam" footage, not only follows the girls but allows them to question the world in their own voices. Ultimately, the film reveals the complexities of being 12, both satisfying our curiosity and inviting us to ask, What happens next?
This work deals with mature subject matter. Viewer discretion is advised.
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writerVictoria King
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directorVictoria King
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producerGeeta SondhiAnnette ClarkeVictoria King
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editorLawrence Jackman
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cinematographerEllie Yonova
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location recordingHarvey Hyslop
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original music composerLori Clarke
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production managerAnna Petras
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production assistantSabina Rana
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researcherBaptiste NeisRuba NaddaClaire MacKinnon
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rights clearancesLisa Clarke
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transcriptionLisa Clarke
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story editorErna Buffie
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additional cameraNigel Markham
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additional location recordingRic BarellaMark NearyBart SimpsonChristian SparkesJohn Hong
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cinematographyAnkur Ahuja
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sound recordistO.V. Sathiyaseelan
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camera assistantRavinder
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translationTalat Mian
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post-production supervisorAnna Petras
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assistant picture editorJohn HongEdward Tanasychuk
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sound editHarvey Hyslop
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mixHarvey Hyslop
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online editorSteve Cook
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colouristSteve Cook
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closed captioningEdward Tanasychuk
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post-production facilityNIFCO
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production accountantCathy Corbett
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production insuranceFraser & Hoyt
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legal servicesGerlinde Van Driel
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production equipmentSim VideoNIFCOPope Productions
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centre administratorJohn William Lutz
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production supervisorPatricia Coughran
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marketing managerAmy Stewart Gallant
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executive producerKent Martin
Education
Ages 10 to 13
Study Guide - Guide 1
Ethics and Religious Culture - Religious Diversity/Heritage
Family Studies/Home Economics - Adolescent Development
Family Studies/Home Economics - Parenting
Ask students to compare the different parenting styles seen in the film. They can reflect on the difficulties and benefits of being 12. Lead a class discussion in which students offer their thoughts about there being differences between 12-year-old girls depending on where they live. As an example, can students identify similarities and differences in attitudes with these girls in Newfoundland versus those held by 12-year-olds where they live? Read some stories from the book, Chicken Soup for the Teenage Soul. After sharing some of the stories, have students write about their own experiences.
