Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie

Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie

2018 · 91 min · EN · 6.8 (29 votes)
Dir. Andrea Blaugrund Nevins · Starring Gloria Steinem, Richard Dickson, Ruth Handler, Kristina Duncan, Michelle Chidoni, Kim Culmone
Documentary

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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This documentary offers a critical yet nostalgic look at Barbie's enduring cultural footprint. It's a thought-provoking exploration of how a doll reflects and shapes perceptions of femininity and consumerism across generations.

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