Miss Representation

betenoire · 10-26-2011, 12:32 PM

I need to see this.

So do you.

(It helps that Rosario Dawson who I am just crazy about is in it)

Quote:

Like drawing back a curtain to let bright light stream in, MISS REPRESENTATION uncovers a glaring reality we live with every day but fail to see. Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film explores how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in influential positions in America and challenges the media's limiting and often disparaging portrayals of women, which make it difficult for the average girl to see herself as powerful.

In a society where media is the most persuasive force shaping cultural norms, the collective message that our young women and men overwhelmingly receive is that a woman's value and power lie in her youth, beauty, and sexuality--and not in her capacity as a leader. While women have made strides in leadership over the past few decades, the United States still ranks 90th in the world for women in national legislatures, depression rates have doubled among teenage girls, and cosmetic surgery on minors has more than tripled in the last ten years.

Stories from teenage girls and provocative interviews with politicians, journalists, academics, and activists like Condoleeza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson and Gloria Steinem build momentum as MISS REPRESENTATION accumulates startling facts and statistics that will leave the audience shaken and armed with a new perspective.

betenoire · 10-26-2011, 01:17 PM

Also: http://missrepresentation.org/

Gemme · 10-26-2011, 05:06 PM

Excellent, bete!

Thank you for posting this.

betenoire · 01-13-2012, 12:15 AM

The extended trailer.

Parker · 01-13-2012, 04:42 AM

I caught it when it was originally on OWN and saved it on my TiVo - a friend of a friend is in it, which made it surreal to watch.

Anyway, they also have a Facebook page for those on Facebook - they do a great job spreading awareness about how women are portrayed in the media by sharing links and articles and such. It helps me keep up and also helps me spread info to the friends on my own list.

I already decided that when they release the film on DVD, I'm sending a copy to all the women in my family.

tapu · 01-13-2012, 05:51 AM

I think I'll send a copy to all the men.

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betenoire Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Satan in a Sunday Hat Preferred Pronoun?: Maow Relationship Status: Married Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: The Chemical Valley Posts: 4,086 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 3,312 Thanked 8,738 Times in 2,565 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	The extended trailer. __________________ bête noire \bet-NWAHR\, noun: One that is particularly disliked or that is to be avoided.

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01-13-2012, 04:42 AM	#5
Parker Timed Out - Permanent How Do You Identify?: Butch. Lesbian. Dyke. Woman. Female. Preferred Pronoun?: She, of course! Relationship Status: Content Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Small Town Life Posts: 2,880 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,858 Thanked 11,727 Times in 2,429 Posts Rep Power: 0	I caught it when it was originally on OWN and saved it on my TiVo - a friend of a friend is in it, which made it surreal to watch. Anyway, they also have a Facebook page for those on Facebook - they do a great job spreading awareness about how women are portrayed in the media by sharing links and articles and such. It helps me keep up and also helps me spread info to the friends on my own list. I already decided that when they release the film on DVD, I'm sending a copy to all the women in my family.