Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie
Synopsis
Barbie, the most popular doll ever created, is a fashion icon and a target for feminists. This telling documentary features new footage, access to Barbie's biggest reinvention, and examines over 60 years of women through the lens of an 11.5-inch plastic doll.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-05
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Gloria Steinem
Self
Richard Dickson
Self
Ruth Handler
Self
Kristina Duncan
Self
Michelle Chidoni
Self - Senior Account Executive, Mattel Inc.
Kim Culmone
Self
M.G. Lord
Self
Elliot Handler
Self
Amy Richards
Self - Feminist Author and Activist
Amanda Foreman
Self - Historian
John W. Ryan
Self
Peggy Orenstein
Self
Roxane Gay
Self
Andi Zeisler
Self - Co-Founder of Bitch Media
Evelyn Mazzocco
Self
Robert Best
Self
Anne Monier
Self - Curator, Musée des Arts Décoratifs
Sally Ride
Self (archive footage)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Thessaloniki Documentary Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 27, 2018
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrea Blaugrund Nevins
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrea Blaugrund Nevins
- Original Title
- Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, French
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Studios
- Rare Bird Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrea Blaugrund Nevins
Andrea Blaugrund Nevins
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Andrea Blaugrund Nevins
Director
Andrea Blaugrund Nevins
Writer
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What is Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie about?
Barbie, the most popular doll ever created, is a fashion icon and a target for feminists. This telling documentary features new footage, access to Barbie's biggest reinvention, and examines over 60 years of women through the lens of an 11.5-inch plastic doll.
Who directed Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie?
Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie was directed by Andrea Blaugrund Nevins.
Who stars in Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie?
The principal cast of Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie includes Gloria Steinem, Richard Dickson, Ruth Handler, Kristina Duncan, Michelle Chidoni.
When was Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie released and how long is it?
Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.