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Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women

Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women

Jan 01, 1987 · 32m

Rated 6 out of 10

Director

Margaret Lazarus

Overview

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.

Cast of Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women

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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…

When was Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women released?

Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women was released on January 1, 1987.

How long is Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women?

Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women runs 32 minutes.

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 is in the cast of Still Killing Us Softly: Advertising's Image of Women?

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

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