The Kids Grow Up (2010)

Letting go is hard to do

The Kids Grow Up (2010) poster

In his 51 BIRCH STREET, one of the most highly praised personal documentaries of recent years, Doug Block took a hard look at his parents marriage and his own relationship with his father. With his latest film, Block turns in the other direction, offering an exceptionally moving film about his relationship with his only child, Lucy. THE KIDS GROW UP is a chronicle of Lucy's emotionally-fraught last year at home before leaving for college. Moving fluidly between past, present and the fast-approaching future, Block uses a lifetime of footage to craft not only a loving portrait of a girl transitioning into womanhood, but also an incredibly candid look at modern-day parenting, marriage, and what it means to let go.

Director: Doug Block
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
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Production: HBO Documentary Films
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Kids Grow Up about?
In his 51 BIRCH STREET, one of the most highly praised personal documentaries of recent years, Doug Block took a hard look at his parents marriage and his own relationship with his father. With his latest film, Block turns in the other direction, offering an exceptionally moving film about his relationship with his only child, Lucy. THE KIDS GROW UP is a chronicle of Lucy's emotionally-fraught last year at home before leaving for college. Moving fluidly between past, present and the fast-approaching future, Block uses a lifetime of footage to craft not only a loving portrait of a girl transitioning into womanhood, but also an incredibly candid look at modern-day parenting, marriage, and what it means to let go.
Who directed The Kids Grow Up?
The Kids Grow Up was directed by Doug Block.
How long is The Kids Grow Up?
The Kids Grow Up has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is The Kids Grow Up?
The Kids Grow Up is a Documentary film.
Where was The Kids Grow Up produced?
The Kids Grow Up was produced in United States of America.