It is worth noting that "Growing Up-boys" had a companion film: Growing Up: Girls (also 2002), as well as a 1996 predecessor titled Growing Up: From Diapers to Dating. A rare Growing Up-boys: The Teen Years (2005) exists but was never widely distributed.
On Ok.ru, the 2002 version remains the most viewed (approximately 150,000+ views across various uploads, though counter accuracy is questionable). The Girls edition is harder to find, often blocked or listed as private. Growing Up-boys Documentary 2002 Ok.ru
For teens (14+):
For parents / teachers:
The documentary is 22 years old (as of 2024). The boys featured are now men in their 30s. They did not sign waivers for global distribution on a Russian social network. This raises the ethical question of Ok.ru’s hosting of the film. It is worth noting that "Growing Up-boys" had
A Reddit user claiming to be "Michael" (the suburban boy from the documentary) once commented on a thread about the film: "I didn't even know this was online. I wish it wasn't. I was an awkward kid." Whether that user was authentic or a troll remains unverified. But it highlights the strange, voyeuristic nature of "orphaned documentaries." We are watching real childhoods that were never meant to be permanent. For parents / teachers: The documentary is 22
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