Miss Representation (2011)
You can't be what you can't see.
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.
Director: Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 85 min
Release Date: January 20, 2011
Cast
- Katie Couric - Self
- Jane Fonda - Self
- Geena Davis - Self
- Rosario Dawson - Self
- Catherine Hardwicke - Self
- Cory Booker - Self
- Margaret Cho - Self
- Paul Haggis - Self
- Candy Crowley - Self
- Dolores Huerta - Self
Screenplay
Music: Eric Holland, Doug Heffernan
Cinematography: Svetlana Cvetko, Nicole Hirsch Whitaker
Editing: Jessica Congdon
Production: The Representation Project
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $750,000
Original Language: en
Keywords
media, feminism, sexism, prejudice, woman director
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Miss Representation about?
- 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.
- Who directed Miss Representation?
- Miss Representation was directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
- Who stars in Miss Representation?
- Miss Representation stars Katie Couric, Jane Fonda, Geena Davis, Rosario Dawson, Catherine Hardwicke, Cory Booker.
- How long is Miss Representation?
- Miss Representation has a runtime of 1h 25m (85 minutes).
- What genre is Miss Representation?
- Miss Representation is a Documentary film.
- What is the budget of Miss Representation?
- Miss Representation had a budget of $750,000.
- Where was Miss Representation produced?
- Miss Representation was produced in United States of America.