Review of 28 Up (1984) by Jason L — 31 Aug 2008

The first in the series where one really begins to gain a clear picture of who these subjects are, and where they're headed in life. The segments are hit or miss, as some of the participants are simply too content or average to be all that interesting.

But in Neil, Apted found a perfect example of why a project of this nature is necessary. Neil's story is touching and heartbreaking, and by providing a window into such a life, Apted lets us see just how great the documentary format can be.