“Written
and directed by Jennifer Siebel Newsom, Miss Representation exposes how
mainstream media and culture contribute to the under-representation of women in
positions of power and influence in America.” - http://therepresentationproject.org/film/miss-representation/about-the-film/#synopsis
On-screen
text: Opens with quote.
Followed by statistics.
Followed by statistics.
Combines
Stock footage of women in media, news clips etc, Cut-ins to interviews to set
tone and introduce topic.
Director
voice over with pictures: babies, lady looking out over field.
Stock
footage of female children finally settling on home pictures
Introduction
to young people through shots of young people, followed by facts – on screen
text.
Interview
with high school students – how female representation in media has affected
their lives (This interview presents the problem and adds emotion)
Interview
with Jean Kilbourne, EdD (Filmmaker, author & scholar) – photoshop and
image manipulation (This interview explains one of the causes of the problem)
Interview
with Jim Steyer, (Lawyer & Civil Rights professor) – age differences in
cognitive development and ability to understand media images (This interview
backs up the discussion with scientific information)
Interview
with Katie Kouric (News Anchor) – worries about effect on own children(This
interview gives a relevant and informed, relatable and personal story from a
famous figure to build emotion)
Interview
with Margaret Cho (Comedienne, Actor & Activist) – media industry’s sexist double standard
towards body image and personal health issues
(This interview adds another cause to the problem)
Interview
with M. Gigi Durham (Author and Professor) – Advertisers use sex to sell so
programming must compete (Presents a conclusion to why this is happening)
Self-reflexive,
subject driven.
Director’s
voice over directs audiences and adds emotional, personal narrative. Page
turns.
Sets
up the problem then uses interviews to discuss the cause, effect and
explanation.
Interviews
usually MCU, white studio or highly blurred background to make subjects stand
out.
Stock
footage in place of actuality or sequencing.
On
screen text: gently re-directs narrative, presents key facts and figures,
highlights and backs up key points and breaks up interview heavy film.
Director
introduces specific interview subjects – inspirational characters
Narrative
focus shifts to women in politics.
Follows
previous narrative structure.
Voice
over and sequencing introduces Devanshi Patel, aspiring public services student.
Interview
explains her interest in politics and youth governor.
Interview
with Devanshi’s mother adds highly personal element not available with other
interviews.
Continued
voice over from Devanshi explains her struggles with sexism and comments on
body image.
On
screen text explains Devanshi’s campaign loss and voice over leads narrative on
again.
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