This past December, I was lucky enough to catch a screening of Darryl Robert's beauty-based documentary, America the Beautiful.
The film highlights self-esteem and gender issues in mainstream media and the modeling and plastic surgery industries. While some of the content may seem problematic, Roberts interviews women and men and injects his interpretation based on his experiences.
Roberts ties in America's obsession with beauty with our drive for money in a capitalistic society.
The documentary is no longer touring, but you can check out the website for a brief preview and sign up for DVD release information.
About Me
- Jessica Ernst
- Jessica is a college student living on Chicago's north side. An avid reader and radical feminist, she is an organizer and activist on her campus. As a journalism major, she hopes to combine her passion for media and her values as a feminist to think critically about the society we engage and live in.
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