Born To Be Different

2003    60mDocumentary
2.0
Born to Be Different is a British documentary on Channel 4, which follows the life of six disabled children. Reviewing the show, TimesOnline commented with irony that "by the end of [it], we had sobered up entirely. A queasy feeling followed, of being pulled morally up and down and in and out until you didn't know whom you pitied or why. The sign, in other words, of excellent television."

In its review, The London Paper expressed concerns about the voyeuristic approach of the show and asks: "what is to be gained from watching harried mothers breaking down, and children being constantly reminded of their problems by the camera crew? [...] Let’s just hope Channel 4's intentions were in the right place."

The music for the series was composed by Julian Stewart Lindsay.

Where to Watch Born To Be Different

8 Seasons

  • Season 1
    Season 11 Episode
  • Season 2
    Season 21 Episode
  • Season 3
    Season 31 Episode
  • Season 4
    Season 43 Episodes
  • Season 5
    Season 52 Episodes
  • Season 6
    Season 62 Episodes
  • Season 7
    Season 73 Episodes
  • Season 8
    Season 82 Episodes

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