Little Big Girls (2014)

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The documentary Little Big Girls by director Hélène Choquette sheds light on the phenomenon of early-onset puberty. Today, it isn’t unusual to see the earliest signs of puberty in girls younger than the age of 9, though this was not the case a few decades ago. The result, inevitably, is a disconnect between the girls’ physical and emotional maturity. Far from being a marginal issue, early-onset puberty is fast becoming a worldwide public health concern. A number of causes are suspected: Could obesity and exposure to environmental contaminants, for instance, be to blame? While the causes may still be misunderstood, the physical, psychological and psychosocial repercussions on young girls going through this change so early are all too visible. Little Big Girls alerts us to the need to adapt, as a society, so as to minimize the impact of this phenomenon on our children.

Director: Hélène Choquette
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 53 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jérôme Minière
Cinematography: Joël Provencher
Editing: Mélanie Chicoine
Production: ONF | NFB
Country: Canada
Language: English
Original Language: en
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Little Big Girls about?
The documentary Little Big Girls by director Hélène Choquette sheds light on the phenomenon of early-onset puberty. Today, it isn’t unusual to see the earliest signs of puberty in girls younger than the age of 9, though this was not the case a few decades ago. The result, inevitably, is a disconnect between the girls’ physical and emotional maturity. Far from being a marginal issue, early-onset puberty is fast becoming a worldwide public health concern. A number of causes are suspected: Could obesity and exposure to environmental contaminants, for instance, be to blame? While the causes may still be misunderstood, the physical, psychological and psychosocial repercussions on young girls going through this change so early are all too visible. Little Big Girls alerts us to the need to adapt, as a society, so as to minimize the impact of this phenomenon on our children.
Who directed Little Big Girls?
Little Big Girls was directed by Hélène Choquette.
Who stars in Little Big Girls?
Little Big Girls stars Angela Galuppo.
How long is Little Big Girls?
Little Big Girls has a runtime of 53m (53 minutes).
What genre is Little Big Girls?
Little Big Girls is a Documentary film.
Where was Little Big Girls produced?
Little Big Girls was produced in Canada.