Movie Description
Miss America
(2002)Overview
Tracking the country’s oldest beauty contest—from its inception in 1921 as a local seaside pageant to its heyday as one of the country’s most popular events—Miss America paints a vivid picture of an institution that has come to reveal much about a changing nation. The pageant is about commercialism and sexual politics, about big business and small towns. But beyond the symbolism lies a human story—at once moving, inspiring, infuriating, funny, and poignant. Combining rare archival footage, with a host of intimate interviews with distinguished commentators including Gloria Steinem, Margaret Cho, Isaac Mizrahi, former contestants and behind–the–scenes footage and photographs, the film reveals why some women took part in the fledgling event and why others briefly rejected it - how the pageant became a battle ground and a barometer for the changing position of women in society.
Featured Crew
- Director : Lisa Ades
- Producer : Lisa Ades,Lesli Klainberg,Mark Samels
- Writer : Michelle Ferrari
- Editor : Toby Shimin
- Cast : Cherry Jones,Julia Álvarez,Sarah Banet-Weiser,Kimberly Clarice Aiken,Gloria Steinem,Ric Ferentz,Margaret Cho,William Goldman,Vicki Gold Levi,Leonard Horn,Lee Meriwether,Isaac Mizrahi,Mary Ann Mobley,Robin Morgan,Kathy Peiss,Tricia Rose,Kate Shindle
Cast
Narrator
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Facts
Original TitleMiss America
Status Released
Release Information
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2002-01-27
Original Language
Runtime 01h 42m
Production CompaniesClio TV,Doug Orchard Films,Visualizing History,GBH
Genres
- Documentary
- TV Movie
