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Documentary Film Addresses Mainstream Media's Negative Portrayal
SUNY Sullivan Hosts Screening and Discussion of Miss Representation Documentary Film Addresses Mainstream Media's Negative Portrayal of Women
SUNY Sullivan is proud to offer the community an opportunity to attend a FREE screening of the critically acclaimed documentary Miss Representation. The screening will be held on Friday, Nov. 18 at 6:30PM on campus in the Seelig Theatre. A panel discussion will follow. The event is open to the public. The documentary examines the negative portrayal of women in mainstream media, uncovering the tactics and techniques that create and perpetuate these stereotypes. Since the film's premier at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011, it has riveted audiences nationwide with its honest, often disturbing, look at the various gender biases that bombard us daily. Oprah Winfrey acquired the broadcast rights to the film, which interweaves stories from teenage girls with provocative interviews with the likes of Dr. Condoleezza Rice, Lisa Ling, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Rosario Dawson, Dr. Jackson Katz, Dr. Jean Kilbourne, and Gloria Steinem to give us an inside look at the media and its message. SUNY Sullivan is proud to partner with Cadette Troop 731, a Girl Scout troop based in Liberty, in bringing the film to Sullivan County. Girl Scouts (12 and older) are encouraged to come see the film, and the local troop will provide patches to the first 50 girl scouts in attendance. SUNY Sullivan invites the local community to join its campus community for this very special screening and discussion. You can learn more by visiting the film's website: www.missrepresentation.org.
For additional info about the Nov. 18 screening, please contact Hillary Egeland at 845-434-5750, extension 4377.
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