
Miss Representation (2011)★ 8.1/10
- Documentary
Directed by: Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Written by: Jacoba Atlas, Jessica Congdon, Claire Dietrich, Jenny Raskin, Jennifer Siebel Newsom
Examines women’s under-representation in power and challenges media’s narrow portrayal of what defines a powerful woman in America.
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Jennifer Siebel NewsomSelf
Jean KilbourneSelf - Filmmaker, 'Killing Us Softly', Author and Senior Scholar, Wellesley Centers for Women
Jim SteyerSelf - CEO, Common Sense Media, Lawyer & Professor of Civil Rights, Stanford University
Katie CouricSelf - Anchor, CBS Evening News
Margaret ChoSelf - Comedienne, Actor & Activist
Meenakshi DurhamSelf - Author 'The Lolita Effect', Associate Professor of Journalism, University of Iowa
Jennifer PoznerSelf - Executive Director Women in Media & News, Author Reality Bites Back
Caroline HeldmanSelf - Associate Professor of Political Science, Occidental College
Pat MitchellSelf - President & CEO, Paley Center for Media, Former President & CEO of PBS
Gavin NewsomSelf - Lieutenant Governor, California, Former Mayor of San Francisco
Gloria SteinemSelf - Feminist Organizer & Writer, Co-Founder Women's Media Center
Jennifer LawlessSelf - Associate Professor of Government, Director, Women & Politics Institute, American UniversityVideos
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Brandi_WareSeptember 15, 2025
Brandi_WareSeptember 15, 2025As a documentary, it has structural flaws, yet the social realities it highlights are undeniable and demand attention. It celebrates women who challenge societal limitations and fight for their rights, showcasing their growing influence across politics, business, and media. While imperfectly executed, the film amplifies an urgent conversation about power, representation, and equality.
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marcelao-34904September 15, 2025
marcelao-34904September 15, 2025Watching "Miss Representation" left me both saddened and frustrated. It forced me to confront my own biases—realizing how often I, too, have unconsciously evaluated women by their appearances rather than achievements. There’s also a sense of helplessness when confronting entrenched sexist attitudes around us, making the documentary resonate on a personal level.

















