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Nikos Triandafullidis made this short documentary in 1991 as part of his course work as a film student at the London International Film School. It focuses on accusations of sexism against the singer Momus by NME writer Betty Page, and gets evidence pro or contra from other female figures in Momus' life.
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The film MISS REPRESENTATION exposes how American youth are being sold the concept that women and girls’ value lies in their youth, beauty and sexuality. Explores the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America, and challenges the media's limited portrayal of what it means to be a powerful woman. It’s time to break that cycle of mistruths.

Bettie Page grew up in a conservative religious family in Tennessee and became a photo model sensation in 1950s New York. Bettie's legendary pin-up photos made her the target of a Senate investigation into pornography, and transformed her into an erotic icon who continues to enthrall fans to this day.