5 Girls


2h 2001

Brief Synopsis

Tracks the struggles and transformations that come into the lives of 5 American girls who live in some of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods -- Corrie, Toby, Amber, Aisha and Haibinh -- as they confront the challenges of growing up in female in America. While revealing differences in race and class tha

Film Details

Also Known As
Five Girls, P.O.V. (10/02/01)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

Synopsis

Tracks the struggles and transformations that come into the lives of 5 American girls who live in some of Chicago's diverse neighborhoods -- Corrie, Toby, Amber, Aisha and Haibinh -- as they confront the challenges of growing up in female in America. While revealing differences in race and class that provide distinct twists in each of their stories, the film also discovers what these young women have in common -- resilience, self-awareness and a determination to be themselves.

Film Details

Also Known As
Five Girls, P.O.V. (10/02/01)
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
2001

Technical Specs

Duration
2h

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