That said, what's revealed here isn't exactly new. Moving, earnest documentary on global warming. The film really needed a direction, it wasn't going anywhere and keeps circling around the same themes. And they talk about misrepresentation of women. I've watched it twice and I've lent it to my sister and just lent it to a guy I know who doesn't get how damaging it is to constantly critique women's looks, and he has a teenage daughter. Bravo to Miss Representation for calling into question the way the media -- TV, movies, the Internet -- trivializes women and paints them in subtle and not-so-subtle ways as sex objects. While watching, I could not help to think about how people in today’s society think that is how every women in the world should dress, and act. We're updating our reviews to better highlight authentic stories and accurate, diverse representations. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Metacritic Reviews. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Some will see Miss Representation as a bunch of hack women complaining about a problem and are not willing to do anything about it. That opening strings score while statistics are being thrown on to the screen borders on fear-mongering, and Jennifer Newsom cuts in throughout with a somber voice-over. Some drinking, put in context within illustrative film clips. It is informative and all that but trust no liberal films.

There's a problem loading this menu right now. External Reviews Nevertheless, Miss Representation is an absorbing, if sometimes dispiriting, film to watch. With Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Jean Kilbourne, Jim Steyer, Katie Couric.

Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. See our. Although the film has a nice message, it was biased, manipulative, ignorant and inconsiderate. Worth watching, but not stellar execution. It’s a lot of information that many feminists know, but I don’t think I’ve ever seen it all synthesized so well, nor have I seen the broadest implications of how media is affecting gender roles, politics, and well, everything, brought together in one documentary. Cinemark I cite the statistics a lot in conversation and it affects people. Cinemark “The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they don’t have any. There are more than just Hollywood and California in this world please. Others show women pole dancing, stripping, etc. This film was a huge disappointment mainly because we were anticipating an intelligent, in-depth treatment of the subject - something the subject deserves. Required fields are marked *. I don't see how it hinders Amazon to allow more time for viewing. The film deals with women’s representation in media (in tabloids and in advertisements) and their lack of representation in powerful positions (as heads of media companies or as filmmakers). Expect some strong language describing women (including one use of "f--k"), and photos and clips presenting women in sexual (or sexualized) situations, all of which are used to help drive home the movie's message. This is an amazing documentary that should be watched by every woman and girl in this country. effort to help out with this issue. After listening to a presentation by one of the girls who watched the film, I decided to show it to my 6th grader. Reviewed in the United States on January 8, 2014. This excludes almost half of the population. As a female director the first thing I notice about this film is that the women have too much make- up. It was expected that I would get married and have children after a fairy tale wedding. ”Alice Walker’s famous quote flashes across the screen, perfectly timed to a … (2011).

They won't be able to see your review if you only submit your rating. It didn't introduce many new ideas but rather hashed out all the things we have heard many times. Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Condoleeza Rice, Gloria Steinem and others discuss sexism in American society and the media. See All Buying Options. Our ratings are based on child development best practices. Miss Representation did a good job with many of the ideas that we already have about women and how they are portrayed in the media. A must for all mothers of daughters still under their influence.

Clips include uses of words such as "f--k," "bitchy," "whore," "skanks," and "moron" -- most of which are directed toward women. I personally enjoyed the refresher course the movie provided and it gave me some new insight as well. Overall, a great representation of the under-represented. Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the filmmaker behind the documentary Miss Representation, saw it; indeed, the impetus of the film was her pregnancy with her daughter and a desire to try to forge a better world for her child. Coming Soon. For some reason they're interesting no matter how they look, and fully dressed. And if they're not incredibly hot and putting it out there, you won't see them on the covers of magazines. It would be easy to lose hope, but luckily the film inspires. I don't agree with every view or even care for every lady on the show, but the message is a very important one and hopefully mothers (esp. It's not going anywhere until it becomes offensive to us. To be honest (and not trying to be rude, I know not everyone is the same or have the same ideas) but I assume most people that gave this film a good rating were female, and the men probably rated it quite low. A deep historical look at one of the most controversial issues of our time, highlighting the abortion debate from various points along the ideological spectrum in a winding story of abortion in America. If the media is so derogatory toward the most powerful women in the US, "then what does it say about [the] media's ability to take any woman in America seriously?". Not Miss USA or Miss Universe. Copyright © Fandango. Get full reviews, ratings, and advice delivered weekly to your inbox. Just the other day I was asked why the media should change when they are making so much money off of the objectification and stereotypes of women and this film shows viewers exactly why. How do you think the media's many images of scantily  clad women affect the way that young women learn to view themselves? Compelling docu looks at academic pressures faced by teens.

Thank you for your support. What we THINK is happening or has happened with women's liberation, women's equality, women's opportunities, and what has REALLY happened in the last few decades, is not the same. We rarely get such candor, and what the interviewees say will really make you think (for example, one commentator wittily describes morning talk show pairings as grandfather types and their second wives). 1 of 2 people found this review helpful. Don't have an account? originally posted on PersephoneMagazine.com. Regal Miss Representation Review 22 Mar. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. I loved the film "The Mask You Live In" by this same director. Many times, I was moved to tears, as she tells of her own eating disorder and sexual abuse, which will unfortunately resonate with too many viewers. While I agree that there is a huge disparity between the way that men and women are represented in the media, I believe that this documentary raises the right concerns without attempting to find a resolution.