A documentary on how media can make us or break us. Film introduced by Christine Day, CEO lululemon athletica.

About the Film:

Like drawing back a curtain to let bright light stream in, Miss Representation uncovers a glaring reality we live with every day but fail to see. Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, the film exposes how mainstream media contribute to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America. The film challenges the media’s limited and often disparaging portrayals of women and girls, which make it difficult for women to achieve leadership positions and for the average woman to feel powerful herself.

Stories from teenage girls and provocative interviews with politicians, journalists, entertainers, activists and academics, like Condoleezza Rice, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Margaret Cho, Rosario Dawson and Gloria Steinem build momentum as Miss Representation accumulates startling facts and statistics that will leave the audience shaken and armed with a new perspective.

Screening

When:  February 28th | Screening starts at 7pm Doors open at 6:30pm

Where: Pacific Cinematheque (1131 Howe Street, between Davie and Helmcken) Vancouver, BC Canada

Tickets $10 Purchase online at http://www.missrepresentationvancouver.com/

All proceeds from the screening will be donated to a local girl-centric charity.

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