Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie (2018)
- Directed by
- Andrea Blaugrund Nevins
- Genre
- documentary film
- Country
- United States
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Rating
- 6.8 of 10 from 29 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
The catalogue in 3D
The film shelves have a room of their own that you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real films from the same catalogue when you tell them what you feel like watching. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this film is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
This documentary looks at the creation and cultural impact of the Barbie doll. It examines how Barbie has been both criticized for body image issues and celebrated as a feminist symbol. The film follows the doll's evolution over decades and the debates surrounding it.
informativethoughtfulbalancedreflectivehistoricalinsightfulquietly engaging
What happens
Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie is an American documentary film that premiered on April 27, 2018 on Hulu. Directed, written, and produced by Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, it explores the creation of the Barbie doll, the effect it has had on culture, and its evolution over the decades. For years, Barbie for some can spark unrealistic expectations for younger girls and even cause body image issues. According to Time, this petite, tall and curvy doll known as Barbie, constitutes as a major figure of the feminist movement and symbolizes male oppression. She has sparked debate and controversy for a variety of reasons which this documentary aims to capture. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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