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Miss Representation
Newsom, Jennifer and Acquaro, Kimberlee
http://therepresentationproject.org/films/miss-representation/http://vimeo.com/channels/6677/37703485 Year Published: 2011 Resource Type: Film Cx Number: CX16775 Explores the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and challenges the media's limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman. Abstract: The film interweaves stories from teenage girls with provocative interviews from the likes of Condoleezza Rice, Lisa Ling, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Rosario Dawson, Dr. Jackson Katz, Dr. Jean Kilbourne, and Gloria Steinem to give an inside look at the media and its message. The film’s motto, “You can't be what you can't see,” underscores an implicit message that young women need and want positive role models, and that the media has thus far neglected its unique opportunity to provide them. The film includes a social action campaign to address change in policy, education and call for socially responsible business. 85 mins. Subject Headings |