June 23, 2014

Documentaries: Miss Representation

Warning: May Contain Spoilers


This is another film that I watched in my first class at my university. This film opened my eyes wide open about information pertaining to women that I never knew about. It was shocking to find out how far behind the United States is with women not having as much power as men compared to other countries. This is a very motivating film that every female should watch.

About: 
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.

You can watch this on Youtube. Just type it into the search bar. 

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