Miss Representation
You can't be what you can't see.
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Documentary
The film MISS REPRESENTATION exposes how American youth are being sold the concept that women and girls’ value lies in their youth, beauty and sexuality. 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. It’s time to break that cycle of mistruths.
Cast: Katie Couric, Jane Fonda, Geena Davis, Rosario Dawson, Catherine Hardwicke, Cory Booker
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About Miss Representation
The film MISS REPRESENTATION exposes how American youth are being sold the concept that women and girls’ value lies in their youth, beauty and sexuality. 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. It’s time to break that cycle of mistruths.
Popularity
1.4
Budget
$750,000
Release
Jan 20, 2011
Genres
Documentary
Director: Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Writer: Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Jenny Raskin, Claire Dietrich, Jessica Congdon
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Studios
The Representation Project
Countries
United States of America
Languages
English
Keywords
mediafeminismsexismprejudicewoman director