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Killing Us Softly 3: Advertising's Image of Women

Synopsis

Jean Kilbourne's pioneering work helped develop and popularize the study of gender representation in advertising. Her award-winning Killing us Softly films have influenced millions of college and high school students across two generations and on an international scale. In this important new film, Kilbourne reviews if and how the image of women in advertising has changed over the last 20 years. With wit and warmth, Kilbourne uses over 160 ads and TV commercials to critique advertising's image of women. By fostering creative and productive dialogue, she invites viewers to look at familiar images in a new way, that moves and empowers them to take action.

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

January 1, 2000

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sut Jhally
Original Title
Killing Us Softly 3: Advertising's Image of Women
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
34m
Production Studios
Media Education Foundation

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sut Jhally

Department Leadership Roster

Sut Jhally

Sut Jhally

Director

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What is Killing Us Softly 3: Advertising's Image of Women about?

Jean Kilbourne's pioneering work helped develop and popularize the study of gender representation in advertising. Her award-winning Killing us Softly films have influenced millions of college and high school students across two generations and on an international scale. In this important new film, Kilbourne reviews if and how the image of women in advertising has changed over the last 20 years. With wit and warmth, Kilbourne uses over 160 ads and TV commercials to critique advertising's image of women. By fostering creative and productive dialogue, she invites viewers to look at familiar images in a new way, that moves and empowers them to take action.

Who directed Killing Us Softly 3: Advertising's Image of Women?

Killing Us Softly 3: Advertising's Image of Women was directed by Sut Jhally.

Who stars in Killing Us Softly 3: Advertising's Image of Women?

The principal cast of Killing Us Softly 3: Advertising's Image of Women includes Jean Kilbourne.

When was Killing Us Softly 3: Advertising's Image of Women released and how long is it?

Killing Us Softly 3: Advertising's Image of Women was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 34m.