Skip to content
Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women poster
6.0 / 10(6 votes)IMDb198732mUnited States of America

Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women

Synopsis

This follow-up to Jean Kilbourne's award-winning 1979 documentary, KILLING US SOFTLY, further probes the harmful effects of stereotypical and sexist images in advertising. Kilbourne conducts a lecture within the film, displaying still images of women, men, children, and violent crime via a slide projector. By emphasizing the dehumanization of women by television's body-image obsession, she teaches viewers how America is taught to categorize women primarily as sex objects.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 1987

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Margaret Lazarus
Original Title
Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
32m
Production Studios
Cambridge Documentary Films

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Margaret Lazarus

Director of Photography

Renner Wunderlich

Film Editing

Renner Wunderlich

Producers

Margaret Lazarus

Department Leadership Roster

Renner Wunderlich

Editor

Margaret Lazarus

Producer

Margaret Lazarus

Director

Renner Wunderlich

Director of Photography

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women.

Featured In Curated Collections

Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women.

list6

29502 titles

More Like Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women

Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.

7.2
6.4
6.2
7.4
7.1
6.1
7.4
6.4
7.6
7.2
7.0
7.5

Frequently Asked Questions About Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women about?

This follow-up to Jean Kilbourne's award-winning 1979 documentary, KILLING US SOFTLY, further probes the harmful effects of stereotypical and sexist images in advertising. Kilbourne conducts a lecture within the film, displaying still images of women, men, children, and violent crime via a slide projector. By emphasizing the dehumanization of women by television's body-image obsession, she teaches viewers how America is taught to categorize women primarily as sex objects.

Who directed Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women?

Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women was directed by Margaret Lazarus.

Who stars in Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women?

The principal cast of Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women includes Jean Kilbourne.

When was Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women released and how long is it?

Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 32m.