Miss Representation Documentary

17 Oct 2011 Leave a Comment

by violenceprevention in Media

One of the many ways we work to address root causes of intimate partner violence is through media literacy. The media, as we’ve discussed time and time again, is one place where we receive so many messages about… everything. It is a powerful tool, but also one of the mechanisms that perpetuates violence and unhealthy relationship skills and ideas. A 2010 Sundance Documentary, Miss Representation, explores this mechanism and offers some very critical and powerful glimpses into how the media influences our lives and world.

How do movies and films such as this effect your perception?

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