Miss America
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Miss America
Language
eng
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videorecording
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Miss America
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Originally produced by Women Make Movies in 2002
Runtime
99
Summary
Tracking the country{u2019}s oldest beauty contest{u2014}from its inception in 1921 as a local seaside pageant to its heyday as one of the country{u2019}s most popular events{u2014}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{u2014}at once moving, inspiring, infuriating, funny, and poignant. Official Selection at the **Sundance Film Festival** and at the **SXSW Film Festival.** "*Superb{u2026}effortlessly mines perspective, poignancy and cultural significance for an exercise that has embodied the essence of kitsch and tacky{u2026}*" - ***The Hollywood Reporter***
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live action
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