Miss . . . or Myth? Movie Review 1986

An examination into the increasingly controversial world of beauty pageants with a special emphasis on the Miss California contest. Promoters see pageants as legitimate avenues for success for girls and young women. Anti-pageant forces see these events as sexist and demeaning to all women. Contains footage of the Miss America and Miss California Pageants as well as interviews with beauty contest winners, protesters, and feminist authors.

Distribution

The Cinema Guild, 130 Madison Ave., New York, NY 10016-7038, Phone: (212)685-6242, Toll-free: 800-723-5522, Fax: (212)685-4717, Email: info@cinemaguild.com, URL: http://www.cinemaguild.com, Remarks: Some programs available in PAL & SECAM.

Available on VHS
Running time 60 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Women, Parades & Festivals

Producer

Geoffrey Dunn