Miss Representation
"You can't be what you can't see."
Originally released in 2011. Miss Representation is a documentary film. directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Katie Couric, Jane Fonda, and Geena Davis
Synopsis
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. Explores the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and challenges the media's limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman. It’s time to break that cycle of mistruths.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 20, 2011
15 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.9/10
Good (87 votes)
Budget
$750K
Production budget
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $750,000
Production Companies
- The Representation Project
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miss Representation about?
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. Explores the under-representation of wome...
Who directed Miss Representation?
Miss Representation was directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom.
How long is Miss Representation?
Miss Representation has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Miss Representation released?
Miss Representation was released on January 20, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Miss Representation?
The main cast of Miss Representation includes Katie Couric, Jane Fonda, Geena Davis, Rosario Dawson, Catherine Hardwicke.