America the Beautiful?

Stephanie Davis

Stephanie started an illegal newspaper at her middle school called The Underground—which was printed on copy paper stapled together—thus beginning her foray into the world of publishing. She went on to be editor of her high school newspaper, worked at The Red and Black (UGA's esteemed newspaper)...

Monday, October, 20, 2008

...or America the Obsessed with the Beautiful?

On Wed (10.22) and Thurs (10.23) of this week, “America the Beautiful,” a documentary about America’s obsession with beauty will play at the Landmark Midtown Arts Cinema at 931 Monroe Drive, Atlanta, GA. skirt! and EDIN (Eating Disorders Information Network) along with Authentic Beauty will be there.

Come to the screening. You will be aghast. Amazed. Affronted. The stronghold that beauty has over American women, and women all over the globe is not only frustrating, but way out of whack.

I don’t want my future daughter or female friends to think they are worthless unless they are a size 2 and gorgeous. I hope you’ll take the time to buy tickets to the show, click here.

Please watch the trailer below and then read the personal note from the director:

A Personal Message from the Director:

"Considering that we're challenging an industry

that has been assaulting our self-esteem for a long time, this isn't just a movie opening, it's a movement. It's how each and every one of us can say ENOUGH!

The reason I believe a movie about our unhealthy obsession with beauty is important is because it really affects young girls. The average girl, 8 to 18 years of age, doesn't like her body, doesn't feel she's attractive and is contemplating dieting or even worse, plastic surgery.

This is very unhealthy because as we all know, a healthy self-esteem is the engine that makes you assertive, confident and ready to take on the world. Unfortunately, this has been taken away from a lot of us, so that some beauty companies can sell more products and the CEO's of these companies can drive Bentley's."

I hope I’ll see you out at the show!

Click here to learn more:
americathebeautifuldoc.com