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Miss Representation is a 2011 American documentary film written, directed, and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. [1] [2] The film explores how mainstream media contributes to the under-representation of women in influential positions by circulating limited and often disparaging portrayals of women.
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Apr 15, 2014 · With Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Jean Kilbourne, Jim Steyer, Katie Couric. 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.
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Miss Representation is a powerful film that exposes damaging, sexist media messages that inhibit young women’s happiness, ambition, and leadership. Total Running Time: 1h 25m.
Miss Representation: The full-length feature runs 90 minutes. A 60-minute classroom-length version is available with our annual streaming subscription. Age-appropriate film clips on the Educational DVD range from five to fifteen minutes.
Total Running Time: 1h 25m. THE ISSUE. The media is selling the idea that girls’ and women’s value lies in their youth, beauty, and sexuality and not in their capacity as leaders. Boys learn that their success is tied to dominance, power, and aggression. We must value people as whole human beings, not gendered stereotypes. WHAT OUR VIEWERS SAY.
Earnest, illuminating documentary about women and the media. Read Common Sense Media's Miss Representation review, age rating, and parents guide.
Miss Representation. Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Condoleeza Rice, Gloria Steinem and others discuss sexism in American society and the media. This film needs to be watched by teenage girls,...
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