Miss Representation Doc Director on Why the Media (Still) Hates Women
The writer-director of 'Miss Representation' — on DVD today — spoke to TIME about the Hollywood boys' club, the 'war on women' and the future of documentaries.
By LILY ROTHMAN | April 10, 2012 |
GIRLS' CLUB ENTERTAINMENT
Director Jennifer Siebel Newsom from the film with Devanshi Patel
Director Jennifer Siebel Newsom from the film with Devanshi Patel
The documentary Miss Representation, which premiered to sold-out screenings at Sundance last year, addresses the lack of positive portrayals of women in the media through statistics, damning clips and interviews with talking heads like Condoleeza Rice, Nancy Pelosi and Katie Couric. The film is also part of a larger educational advocacy project that aims to break the link between the media’s treatment of women and the way girls see themselves. Although the movie screened at festivals throughout the year and was broadcast on OWN, today’s DVD release marks the first time the film will be available to many audiences. Writer-director Jennifer Siebel Newsom spoke to TIME about reality television, how the world has changed since her film first aired and saving the next generation of girls.
Read more: http://entertainment.time.com/2012/04/10/miss-representation-doc-director-on-why-the-media-still-hates-women/#ixzz1shh9SP8Y
