Michael Apted and Tony Walker on '56 Up'
Director Michael Apted and subject Tony Walker share their brief thoughts on the 'Up' series.
56 Up: John and Andrew
John and Andrew reflect on how they've been portrayed throughout the Up series.
56 Up - Preview
Return to England for the eighth film in a series that’s followed the same group since age seven.
56 Up - Trailer
In 1964 a group of 7-year-old children were interviewed for the groundbreaking documentary 'Seven Up'. Michael Apted has been back to film them every seven years since. Now they are 56.
Filmmaker Interview
Filmmaker Katie Dellamaggiore talks about the making of 'Brooklyn Castle,' a documentary about a unique public school in Brooklyn that is a chess powerhouse.
Brooklyn Castle: Step Auditions
In this deleted scene from 'Brooklyn Castle,' Rochelle auditions for the school step team.
Trailer
Brooklyn public school I.S. 318, serving mostly minority students from working-class families, has won more than 30 national chess championships, the country’s best record.
The Push for Extracurricular Activities
In this extended interview, Principal Rubino describes the importance of extracurriculars in a public school system.
Benefits of Chess
Chess coach Elizabeth Vicary explains how teaching kids chess encourages them to think differently about the learning experience.
High Stakes Tests
Mr. Pultz tells his students about the New York City high school placement tests and Alexis Paredes considers his future.
Swagger: The Antidote for Disappointment
Family members and school staff support Justus Williams, a chess prodigy who is having difficulty dealing with losing.
Preview
Follow five members of a champion chess team from a below-the-poverty-line junior high in Brooklyn.
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