America the Beautiful
Rating: R
Length: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Synopsis: In 2004 alone, Americans spent $12.4 billion on cosmetic surgery. With such an abundance of wealth, why are Americans so discontent? In almost 40,000 media messages a year, youthful Americas are being told that, unless you look like supermodels and rock stars, you're not good enough for anyone to love. This is a message that too many people are buying. Filmmaker Darryl Roberts goes on a two year journey to examine America's new obsession. In America, we learn secrets, confessions, and strikingly harsh realities as Roberts unearths the origins and deadly risks of our nation's quest for physical perfection. These same images are found all over Europe, yet their citizens do not have this same obsession. The hope of achieving these 'ideals' has consumers purchasing cosmetics, toiletries, fashion and plastic surgeries at increasingly dramatic rates. Has the 'American Dream' changed so much that it can only be achieved once we can perfectly emulate the super thin and sexy images of Britney Spears or other pop icons? In "America the Beautiful" we see how these increasingly unattainable images contribute greatly to the rise in low self-esteem, body dismorphia, and eating disorders for young women and girls who also happen to be the beauty industry's largest consumers. Does America have an unhealthy obsession with beauty?
Source: Cinema Source
Find...
Today
Candlelight Vigil for Soldiers at Fort Hood Just a day before Veteran's Day, UT-Arlington students remember the soldiers wounded and killed at Fort Hood on Thursday. The public is invited to share this somber event with students. More info
Latest comments
- david torres on Larry North fitness is out of Highland Park Village: is the POLO STORE still there?...
- tetsujin28 on Larry North fitness is out of Highland Park Village: Well the good news is my membership for mother nature is still valid....
- david torres on Larry North fitness is out of Highland Park Village: Does Larry still own the gym,outright? I remember he has a slew of Larry North Fitness Centers, that...
- tetsujin28 on St. Thomas Aquinas students inspire local artist to auction painting for art education: I must say for a blind artist this work is excellent....
Latest reviews
- Colby Walton on Si Tapas and Spanish Cuisine: Just visited this place for the first time, and found the quality of the food, the service, the atmo...
- cindyallentx on India West Fine Dining & Lounge: I went to this restaurant last friday had a wonderful experience. Love the low light romantic feel o...
- jognmcdermott on India West Fine Dining & Lounge: This place has it all good food sweet service. I proposed to my fiance here it was perfect! we loved...
Things you can't miss
Latest stories
- Jupiter House Coffee opens new location in Denton
- St. Thomas Aquinas students inspire local artist to auction painting for art education
- Interview with comic Todd Barry: Rock halls versus comedy clubs
- The Brad reports on Stephan Pyles' 10th Celebrity Chef Dinner Sunday at Stephan Pyles Dallas
- Folks from Rogers Wildlife Rehab in Hutchins introduce us to their owl friends
Post a comment