The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 6 letter word AMNION
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The straight part
We know that "Film about site of early growth" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case film about site of early growth = amnion.The cryptic/wordplay part
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What does AMNION mean?
AMNION noun- The innermost membrane of the fetal membranes of reptiles, birds, and mammals; the sac in which the embryo is suspended.