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Miss Representation 
Directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom Produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Julie CostanzoWritten by Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Jessica Congdon
Claire Dietrich
Jenny RaskinMusic by Eric Holland Cinematography Svetlana Cvetko
John Behrens
Ben Wolf
Norman Bonney
Nathan Levine-Heaney
Brad Seals
Boryana Alexandrova
Nicole Hirsch-WhitakerEditing by Jessica Congdon Studio Girls' Club Entertainment Release date(s) January 22, 2011 (Sundance Film Festival) Running time 85 minutes Country United States Language English Budget $750,000 (est.) Miss Representation is a 2011 American documentary film written, directed and produced by Jennifer Siebel Newsom.[1][2] It explores how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in influential positions by circulating limited and often disparaging portrayals of women. The film premiered in the documentary competition at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.[3]
Contents
Synopsis
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.[4][5]
Screenings
The film previewed on October 18, 2010, at an awards luncheon hosted by the San Francisco Commission on the Status of Women.[6] The film premiered on January 22, 2011 at the Sundance Film Festival, and was followed by appearing at the Athena Film Festival at Barnard College in NYC in February.
Recognition
According to her official website [7] Oprah Winfrey acquired broadcast rights for the film following its premiere.
Reception
References
- ^ "Trailer of the day: "Miss Representation"". Salt Lake Tribune. December 10, 2010. http://www.sltrib.com/sltrib/blogssundanceblog/50849461-50/women-miss-representation-documentary.html.csp#. Retrieved 5 January 2011.
- ^ Bigelow, Catherine (February 3, 2010). "Boaz Mazor pays a visit". San Francisco Chronicle: p. 2. http://articles.sfgate.com/2010-02-03/entertainment/17842725_1_san-francisco-gavin-newsom-oscar/2. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ Martin, Paul. "Sundance 2011 - The Best of the Rest". Indie Movies Online. http://www.indiemoviesonline.com/news/sundance-2011-the-best-of-the-rest-120210. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ Lauzen, Martha, PhD., The Celluloid Ceiling: Behind-The-Scenes Employment of Women in the Top 250 Films of 2009
- ^ Rutgers Center for American Women and Politics
- ^ "San Francisco Celebrates Woman's Human Rights". San Francisco Sentinel. October 17, 2010. http://www.sanfranciscosentinel.com/?p=92185. Retrieved 29 December 2010.
- ^ "OWN Acquires Miss Representation for OWNs Documentary Film Club". February 10, 2011. http://www.oprah.com/pressroom/OWN-Acquires-Miss-Representation-for-OWNs-Documentary-Film-Club.
External links
Categories:- 2011 films
- American films
- English-language films
- American documentary films
- Independent films
- Documentary films about women
- Documentary films about the media
- 2010s documentary films
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