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Apr 15, 2014 directed by jennifer siebel newsom, kimberlee acquaro. In the documentary miss representation, jennifer newsom exposes the bold reality of western culture and our continuous idea that a womans ability to hold positions of power and influence in society is being overlooked by her sexuality and beauty the movie challenges how mainstream medias sexism plays a pivotal role in a womans ability to attain a leadership role in a society where. A rhetorical analysis of the documentary by jennifer siebel newsom. Oct 29, 20 like drawing back a curtain to let bright light stream in, miss representation tv14 dl uncovers a glaring reality we live with every day but fail to see. Director jennifer siebel newsom was named one of the most influential women in business by the san francisco business times. Jennifer lynn siebel newsom, an american documentary filmmaker and actress, created this documentary, which examines how the media have contributed to the. With jennifer siebel newsom, jean kilbourne, jim steyer, katie couric. Explores how mainstream media contributes to the underrepresentation of women in influential positions in america and challenges the medias portrayals of. Miss representation is a 2011 american documentary film written, directed, and produced by jennifer siebel newsom.
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