Multi-billion dollar industries exploit insecurities, promoting unattainable beauty standards that fuel body hatred across New York, Beirut, and Tokyo.
“A Film About the Globalization of Beauty”
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Multi-billion dollar industries exploit insecurities, promoting unattainable beauty standards that fuel body hatred across New York, Beirut, and Tokyo.
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Synopsis
Elena Rossini interviews Jean Kilbourne and Gail Dines in various cities, including New York, Beirut, and Tokyo. They discuss how media and advertising promote unrealistic beauty standards. The film shows how these images contribute to body hatred among women, men, and children. It uses humor and absurdity to critique the messages that shape perceptions of beauty. The documentary calls for a global redefinition of beauty standards and challenges societal pressures around self-worth and body image.
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Why Watch
- See how media shapes beauty standards worldwide.
- Meet influential voices like Jean Kilbourne.
- Find out why beauty standards are harmful.
Did You Know
- The film was directed by Elena Rossini.
- It features commentary from Jean Kilbourne and Laura Mulvey.
- The documentary has a runtime of 86 minutes.
- It was released in the year 2015.
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Who directed The Illusionists?
Elena Rossini directed The Illusionists.
What is the runtime of The Illusionists?
The runtime of The Illusionists is 86 minutes.
What year was The Illusionists released?
The Illusionists was released in 2015.
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