Miss Representation (2011)

Name: Miss Representation
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2011
Duration: 85 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Katie Couric, Jane Fonda, Geena Davis, Rosario Dawson, Catherine Hardwicke

1h 25m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

MISS REPRESENTATION reveals the troubling messages American youth receive about the worth of women and girls, which often hinges on their youth, beauty, and sexuality. It delves into the stark under-representation of women in powerful roles across various sectors and critiques the media's narrow definitions of female empowerment. By addressing these pervasive stereotypes, the documentary calls for a transformative shift in how society perceives and values women, aiming to dismantle the cycle of misrepresentation and set a new standard for future generations.

Cast

Katie Couric Jane Fonda Geena Davis Rosario Dawson Catherine Hardwicke Cory Booker Margaret Cho Paul Haggis Candy Crowley Dolores Huerta Lisa Ling Rachel Maddow Nancy Pelosi Dana Perino Jennifer Siebel Newsom