Miss Representation Screening and Discussion

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; a film that explores the impact media has not only on women but society as well. After the film our panel discussion will prompt us to think critically and further examine the limitations that sterotypes place on our society. This dynamic panel will be moderated by local journalism consultant and educator, Karen Unland. Panelists include Brittney LeBlanc, Paula Simons, Dr. Michelle Meagher, and Mackenzie Martin.Miss RepresentationJoin us for at 6:30pm for a wine and dessert reception, followed by the 90 minute screening of

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.Miss Representation Written and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom,

www.missrepresentation.orgincludes stories from teenage girls and provocative interviews with politicians, journalists, entertainers, activists and academics like Condoleezza Rice, Lisa Ling, Nancy Pelosi, Katie Couric, Rachel Maddow, Rosario Dawson, Jackson Katz, Jean Kilbourne, and Gloria Steinem.  The film offers startling facts and statistics that will leave audiences shaken and armed with a new perspective.  Miss Representation

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Art Gallery of Alberta
2 Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, Alberta
T5J 2C1