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Miss Representation explores women’s under-representation in positions of power and influence and challenges the limited and often disparaging portrayals of women in media. Writer/Director Jennifer Siebel Newsom brings together some of America’s most influential thought leaders in politics, news, entertainment, and academia, including Condoleezza Rice, Katie Couric, Geena Davis, Lisa Ling, Marissa Mayer, Cory Booker, Jean Kilbourne, and Jackson Katz, to give us an inside look at the media’s messaging. As one of the most persuasive and pervasive forces of communication in our culture, mainstream media is educating yet another generation that a woman’s primary value lies in her youth, beauty and sexuality—not in her capacity as a leader. Miss Representation premieres Saturday January 22 in the documentary competition at Sundance Film Festival and then travels to the Athena Film Festival in New York City February 12.

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  • Paul L 6 months ago
    Nice ideals, but media isn't the problem, just the result. Too many women learn (from mommy? sister? aunt? girlfriend?) that the fastest way to easy street is...sex. Until THAT changes...
  • Teresa Westhoff 4 months ago
    Media is the problem as are men who treat women like objects - hence objectifying women. I never taught my daughter any of that. Easy street - you have got to be kidding me.
  • Women You Should Know plus 3 months ago
    In response to what we saw as a lack of positive and inspiring media coverage about women, we created Women You Should Know, a site designed to shine a spotlight on real women who are making things happen in their world. Women who have outperformed, innovated, discovered, defied and soared. Women who may inspire someone else to change the course of their own life. Today, we featured Jennifer Siebel Newsom and Miss Representation. Check us out here and be inspired by dynamic women, as we are… womenyoushouldknow.net
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  • Beckie Sherwood plus 6 months ago
    Maybe children learn ideals from that advertisement you call a shirt Paul. This film address that monetary stability met through a man's career is not a healthy situation for anyone. They have some clips from MadMen in there that historically pointed out the 'easy street' is anything but. I hope you get to see the film.
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  • Rosaura Lezama 4 months ago
    I can't wait to watch this film!
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  • Jody Lee 3 months ago
    fabulous. Let's spread the word, and let's come up with solutions! before it's too late..
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  • Mari Vaz 3 months ago
    I´m so glad some voice finally stood up and adressed this huge and global social problem. We need to take action and start appreciating ourselves beyond the need to be accepted.
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