Made up of equal parts social commentary and afterschool special, "Miss Representation" is a pointed look at the current state of American media — particularly the negative effect social media has had on young girls in our country. Being a Communication Studies major in college, I am all too familiar with feminist rhetoric, especially when it pertains to various media outlets. The standout filmmaker in the genre is Jean Kilbourne, writer/director of the "Killing Us Softly" series. "Miss Representation" does not present anything new that I hadn't already been prefaced with via Kilbourne, but if anything, it's an updated version of "Killing Us Softly." For anyone unaware of Kilbourne's work, this is basically a must-watch for any concerned citizen. The documentary specifically looks at what it's like to be adolescent, female and easily influenced in America.
Miss Representation
Miss Representation
Miss Representation
Made up of equal parts social commentary and afterschool special, "Miss Representation" is a pointed look at the current state of American media — particularly the negative effect social media has had on young girls in our country. Being a Communication Studies major in college, I am all too familiar with feminist rhetoric, especially when it pertains to various media outlets. The standout filmmaker in the genre is Jean Kilbourne, writer/director of the "Killing Us Softly" series. "Miss Representation" does not present anything new that I hadn't already been prefaced with via Kilbourne, but if anything, it's an updated version of "Killing Us Softly." For anyone unaware of Kilbourne's work, this is basically a must-watch for any concerned citizen. The documentary specifically looks at what it's like to be adolescent, female and easily influenced in America.