ID #:
514
Film Type:
documentary
Release Date:
2002
Color or BW:
N/A
Description:
Follows the story of the Pageant from its beginnings in 1921, while exploring what it means to be an "ideal" American women. Combining rare archival footage and still photographs with never-before-seen live footage of the Pageant today, the film features on-camera interviews with a host of distinguished commentators including Gloria Steinem, William Goldman, Bess Meyerson, etc
Keywords:
20th century, beauty pageant, Gloria Steinem, United States, womens history