Monday, March 05, 2007
"My Life as a Child" - TLC Series
20 American children between the ages of 7 and 11 were given digital cameras and the opportunity to film their own lives over the course of several months.Each episode inter-cuts the stories of three to four children from different backgrounds,with a snapshot of American life through their eyes.
Filming themselves at home, in school, and on vacation they show different aspects of their lives. With their narration in which they talked to the camera, we hear about their thoughts and feelings tackling difficult issues such as absent parents, divorce, racism and religious beliefs. They offer their thoughts on the complexities of life, meaning of success, and the role of gender. By sharing their favorite games, they also remind viewers of what it means to be a child. You see their imagination and hear their dreams for the future.
For more about the show go to:
http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/specials/my-life-child/about.html
Time: 7pm/6central Monday nights
or check your local listings on
The Learning Channel
Episode Descriptions
February 26 - Hopes and Hurdles
Three children who have high hopes for their lives also face huge obstacles: Joshua, Cole and Marc.
March 5 - Family Affair
Three children from non-traditional families examine how they feel about parents, siblings, childhood and other issues relating to their particular family structures: Quentin, Madison and Lisetanne.
March 12 - American Dream
The stories of three children whose families' stories exemplify the American Dream: Jacob, Tina and Elif.
March 19 - Different From You
Four children who are distinctly different from their peers struggle with their identities as well as the teasing of other children: Miashanti, Forrest, Skye and Max.
March 26 - Privilege and Prodigy
This episode puts forth three exceptionally talented children as they go about pursuing their dreams: Adora, Drew and Ashley.
April 2 - Little Women
Four little girls discover who they are as they experience new beginnings in their lives: Estefania, Mia, Rebecca and Rio.
Filming themselves at home, in school, and on vacation they show different aspects of their lives. With their narration in which they talked to the camera, we hear about their thoughts and feelings tackling difficult issues such as absent parents, divorce, racism and religious beliefs. They offer their thoughts on the complexities of life, meaning of success, and the role of gender. By sharing their favorite games, they also remind viewers of what it means to be a child. You see their imagination and hear their dreams for the future.
For more about the show go to:
http://tlc.discovery.com/tv/specials/my-life-child/about.html
Time: 7pm/6central Monday nights
or check your local listings on
The Learning Channel
Episode Descriptions
February 26 - Hopes and Hurdles
Three children who have high hopes for their lives also face huge obstacles: Joshua, Cole and Marc.
March 5 - Family Affair
Three children from non-traditional families examine how they feel about parents, siblings, childhood and other issues relating to their particular family structures: Quentin, Madison and Lisetanne.
March 12 - American Dream
The stories of three children whose families' stories exemplify the American Dream: Jacob, Tina and Elif.
March 19 - Different From You
Four children who are distinctly different from their peers struggle with their identities as well as the teasing of other children: Miashanti, Forrest, Skye and Max.
March 26 - Privilege and Prodigy
This episode puts forth three exceptionally talented children as they go about pursuing their dreams: Adora, Drew and Ashley.
April 2 - Little Women
Four little girls discover who they are as they experience new beginnings in their lives: Estefania, Mia, Rebecca and Rio.
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