Not rated 1h 25min documentary 15 april 2014 netherlands. This film calls a spade a spade and lets us see what is really going on in our society. As her hit film is shown in the uk, campaigner jennifer siebel newsom demands a. A rhetorical analysis of the documentary by jennifer siebel newsom. It does a very nice job at providing each of their subjects with material and substance, also giving them enough time to get their point across. Jennifer siebel newsom, director of the film miss representation. Own acquires miss representation for owns documentary. Cory booker, margaret cho, katie couric, geena davis, rosario dawson. After viewing the film i looked up if anything has been done about this issue. The documentary has interviews with condoleezza rice, margaret cho, jane fonda, lisa ling, nancy pelosi, katie couric, rachel maddow, rosario dawson, cory booker, geena davis, dr. A 2011 american documentary titled miss representation.
Explores the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and. Director jennifer siebel newsom was named one of the most influential women in business by the san francisco business times. Oct 21, 2011 martha lauzen, center for the study of women in tv and film 16. With jennifer siebel newsom, jean kilbourne, jim steyer, katie couric. Miss representation exposes how mainstream media contribute to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence in america. I came across a website made called missrepresentation. Jun 05, 2014 a 2011 american documentary titled miss representation. Jennifer siebel newsom, the creator of the 2011 documentary miss representation, makes a similar plea. On behalf of the films director jennifer siebel pronounced seebull newsom, we extend our special thanks for showing your commitment to the empowerment of women and girls. Miss representation official trailer from the representation project on vimeo.
The miss representation curriculum features film content and lessons tailored for k2nd, 35th, 68th, high school, and university audiences. Miss representation includes the views of some precocious, wellspoken young people with good teeth. Miss representation s goal is to inform people about the blatant sexism in television, advertising, society, politics, and film. Miss representation discusses various issues of gender inequality. Directed by jennifer siebel newsom, kimberlee acquaro. Directed by jennifer siebel newsom, the film explores how mainstream media contribute to. Apr 24, 2017 in miss representation, a new documentary that aired on own, jennifer siebel newsom probes the distorted way the media portrays womenand how it affects girls. Miss representation exposes how mainstream media and culture contribute to. Post jobs, find pros, and collaborate commissionfree in our professional marketplace. Terms in this set 25 1 for the filmmaker, what was the impetus for putting this film together. This organization was founded in april 2011 and has since created the award winning documentary the mask you live in, as well as built an online platform to. The film features many accomplished, intelligent and powerful women and allies, from academics to politicians to writers, journalists and. As of may 16th, 2014, miss representation is no longer part of our catalogue.
As i listened to the opening narration of the documentary, miss representation, by jennifer seibel, that is the feeling that i had. Host your own private screening of the mask you live in. Additionally, secondary and postsecondary educators can incorporate the entire documentary into courses such as english, health, political science, sociology, communications, or gender studies. Oct 12, 2014 jennifer siebel newsom, the creator of the 2011 documentary miss representation, makes a similar plea. Miss representation 2011 tvma 1h 30m documentaries explore how the mainstream medias often disparaging portrayals of women contribute to the underrepresentation of. Miss representation airs on the own channel as a part of the own documentary club on thursday, october 20th at 9 pm. The most common way people give up their power is by thinking they dont have any. Variety recognized her in their 2014 womens impact report, highlighting her. Miss representation was the film to inspire the representation project, a nonprofit organization using celebrity ambassadors to spread the messages of the film to the community and media. Her documentary depicts hollywood, advertising, politics and news as degrading the perceptions towards women. Martha lauzen, center for the study of women in tv and film 16.
Miss representation misrepresentation a set of vocabulary items based on the documentary film miss representation. Using film and media as catalysts for cultural transformation, the representation project inspires individuals and communities to challenge limiting gender s. Directed by jennifer siebel newsom, the sundance film festival favorite is the 11th documentary acquisition for own. Ball, krystal 20140415, miss representation, retrieved 20161212. Gavin newsom, nancy pelosi, jennifer pozner, condoleezza rice, jennifer siebel newsom. Stay on top of the latest breaking film and tv news. Documentary this film is directed towards the general american population. Jennifer siebel newson writer and director is joined by a variety of wellknown women like condoleezza rice and nancy pelosi and together they awareness to the under representation of women in positions of power and influence in america. In miss representation, a new documentary that aired on own, jennifer siebel newsom probes the distorted way the media portrays womenand how it affects girls.
Image of ladies are showing on a mass media as sex object or aid function for the male. Not only because of my experience of being in the media as a professional tennis player earlier in my life, but also because of the focus on women and some of the challenges that. Women are still seen as helpers and in need of saving. Film, miss representation todays media representations of men depict them largely as breadwinners, providers, and leaders. Jennifer siebel newsom founded the representation project in 2011 in response to the overwhelming public demand for ongoing education and social action in support of her first film, miss representation. After watching miss representation, i understood so much more about the world i live in. This is the a quote by marie wilson, president and founder of the white house project and the tag line for jennifer siebel newsoms documentary, miss representation, a film that looks at the medias impact on the american discourse of womens bodies, women in power and the effect of internalization of being. It suggests that since they are using the same stereotypes over and over again. Miss representation misrepresentation flashcards quizlet. 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.
Opened my eyes to some womens issues i never considered and reminded me of my own experiences as a woman in the workplace, relationships, how i viewed myself as a young lady and now as an older woman. Alice walkers famous quote flashes across the screen, perfectly timed to a. As a young female in america, gender plays a huge role in my life. Miss representation is a 2011 american documentary film that i spotted on netflix on one evening when i had a hot date with the sofa and a bucket of popcorn, and flicked it on with little expectation. I would never let me sons or daughters see this film. Ball, krystal 20140415, miss representation, retrieved 201612 12. Miss representation is a 2011 american documentary film written, directed, and produced by jennifer siebel newsom.
Explores the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence in america, and challenges the medias limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman. Miss representation has won many awards, including an official selection at sundance and outstanding documentary at the gracie awards. Jul 04, 2014 miss representation official trailer from the representation project on vimeo. Miss representation exposes how mainstream media and culture contribute to the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence in. Jennifer siebel newsom made this film to inspire and motivate us all to be agents. Apr 15, 2014 directed by jennifer siebel newsom, kimberlee acquaro. Oct 14, 2011 the documentary miss representation, by jennifer siebel newsom, premiered at the 2011 sundance film festival, and aired on own. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The film draws back a curtain to reveal a glaring reality we live with every day. This film portrays the struggles that women go through everyday. In this film there is a lot of pictures of women as sex objects and brutalized. Miss representation is a 2011 american documentary film written, directed, and produced by.
It was written, directed, and produced by jennifer siebel newsom. In 2010, women are better represented on television, in movies and in the news media than they have ever been in. Miss representation is a 2011 american documentary film. Women are not getting represented properly, but nobody thinks that stereotypes are true amongst every individual of that group. Miss representation discussion guide influence film club. A few facts from the documentary iss representation. Explores the under representation of women in positions of power and influence in america, and challenges the medias limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman. Oprah winfrey network is adding the documentary miss representation to the own documentary film club, it was announced today by lisa erspamer, chief creative officer, own. Since then, the representation project released newsoms second film, the mask you live in, and third film, the great american lie. Realizing how gender portrayal in the media affects me gave me the power to take a stand, and take baby steps toward making a difference. A few facts from the documentary iss representation media consumption today children and young adults watch more than 10 hours of media a day rideout et. Miss representation was an official selection at the 2011 sundance film festival. Have you ever seen a film that from the opening credits, was gut wrenching, pulling out emotions that were unexpected yet completely natural at the same time. The purpose is expose the media messages in our society that portray women as valuable for her youth, beauty and sexuality rather than her capacity as a leader.
This film should be watched by people in the media because they are the ones creating societal norms, and so they should see the impact that they have on. If you have purchased a license to miss representation from roco films, your license remains valid. Miss representation a film from the representation projectthe. Mar 03, 2014 the feminist filmmaker whos taking on hollywood. Mar 04, 20 as i listened to the opening narration of the documentary, miss representation, by jennifer seibel, that is the feeling that i had. Nevertheless, miss representation is an absorbing, if sometimes dispiriting, film to watch. This is a quote by marie wilson, president and founder of the white house project, and the tag line for jennifer siebel newsoms documentary, miss representation, a film that looks at the medias impact on the american discourse of womens bodies, women in power and the effect of internalization of being sold the same standards of what women. Jennifer lynn siebel newsom, an american documentary filmmaker and actress, created this documentary, which examines how the media have contributed to the. The film covers many issues from the lack of females in politics to the ways in which media negatively impacts women. The movie is to be about powering girls and women, it is not.
The feminist filmmaker whos taking on hollywood life and. About miss representation jennifer siebel newsomthe. Explores the underrepresentation of women in positions of power and influence in america, and challenges the medias limited portrayal of what it. Plus, the connections that the film makes by pairing interviews with statistics sometimes seem overemphasized, the dots too neatly connected. Rosario dawson and gloria steinem build momentum as miss representation accumulates. The film explores how mainstream media contributes to the underrepresentation of women in influential positions by circulating limited and often disparaging portrayals of women. Oct 18, 2011 miss representation airs on the own channel as a part of the own documentary club on thursday, october 20th at 9 pm. Condoleeza rice, lisa ling, nancy pelosi, katie couric, rachel maddow, rosario dawson, dr. In a climate of 24hour media cycle and the proliferation of infotainment and reality television, media has become the predominant communicator of cultural values and. Take your hr comms to the next level with prezi video.
Using film and media, the representation project inspires individuals and communities to challenge limiting gender. Please contact the representation project directly using the information below to purchase the educational curriculum or with any questions about the film or curriculum. The feminist filmmaker whos taking on hollywood life. She is having a baby, she says in the opening, and wants to make a film that exposes the incredible sexism of the media. Feel free to leave any comments below or visit our facebook page. Miss representation exposes how mainstream media contribute to the under representation of women in positions of power and influence. In the documentary, miss representation, produced by jennifer siebel newsom, 2011, it shows that how the women who are living in the united states are defined by mass media.
The feminist filmmaker whos taking on hollywood women the. This film gives no hope to a young generation of women. What does miss representation suggest about the way women are represented in the media. One of my friends kristine, sent me an email the other day about a documentary called miss representation. After reading the synopsis, i decided to download the documentary on itunes as it sparked my attention. Rentals include 30 days to start watching this video and 7 days to finish once started. However, her focus is on the under representation of women in the media. The film is a collection of stories from teenage girls as well as interviews with women of influence. Miss representation video questions learn with flashcards, games, and more for free.
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