Parental Ambition
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Synopsis
Following the progress of three families, Ambition examines the phenomenon of ‘hot-housing’ children’s talent.

Following the progress of three families, Ambition examines the phenomenon of ‘hot-housing’ children’s talent. Jill’s daughter Caroline is hoping to be a ballerina, while Jean struggles to make ends meet in her quest to see daughter Dionne continue her promising equestrian career. Then there’s nine-year-old Toni and her mother Ellie. Toni is a promising skater and Ellie has removed her from school to help her “concentrate on her job”. Tennis starlet Martina Hingis may have proved that you have to start ’em young, but how far should a mother’s search for glory determine the life of her child? .

Duration
1 x 52'
Definition
SD
Genre
Factual
Subgenre
Lifestyle
Producer
MIDDLEMARCH FILMS LTD