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Friday, September 10, 2010
Thursday, July 8, 2010
"America the Beautiful"
by Suzanne Rogers
On July 13, 2010, a Hollywood video company will be releasing America the Beautiful on DVD. After being shown at more than 20 film festivals around the world, Producer Darryl Roberts was able to sell the DVD rights of this film to a Hollywood video company. With the success of this documentary come new marketing strategies to help make this film even more successful. One such strategy is the new design of the film’s poster.
The original artwork, designed by David Friedman of Portland, is the Statue of Liberty with lipstick and blush on her face and arrows pointing to areas on the “body” with photoshop markings that read “airbrush wrinkles” and “install implants” to name a few. She is also holding a palette of makeup in her left hand along with a makeup brush instead of the date-inscribed tablet she’s usually holding. According to producer Darryl Roberts, the reason for using the Statue of Liberty on the original poster “…was to show the essence of being a woman. The beauty, the strength and the power." Tens of thousands of people have commented on this poster to express their liking of this version. The new version of the poster, however, will help to sell tens of thousands of copies of this DVD, according to the Hollywood video company executives. Instead of the Statue of Liberty, there is a tall, blonde-haired, fair-complexioned, bikini-clad woman – an image that most would probably consider to be the ideal of beautiful. Essentially, she appears to be flawless. But still, there are photoshop markings, some original and some new, such as “Flabby,” “This girl needs botox,” and "Would removing a rib help?" According to Mr. Roberts, “this new concept is a slap in the face to every woman living and is exploitation and commercialism at its absolute worst.”
With the release of this film just a few days away, it is important for as many people as possible to know that despite the changes, the film is still going to convey the same message: how the fashion, cosmetic, and plastic surgery industries perpetuate an unrealistic image of perfection that leads to low self-esteem, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and eating disorders. Darryl Roberts will still be selling the DVD with the original artwork on the film's web site as long as people still want this version. Whether you have already seen the film or are planning on seeing it in the near future, there are questions you can ask yourself or friends and family to help shed more light on the role media plays in your lives, such as “Does the media portray unrealistic images of beauty because it’s what people want to see or because it sells?” or “How often during the day do you see advertisements with women who appear to be flawless?” By discussing these types of questions with others or by writing in your journal, you will begin to shed light on just how big media’s role is in each of our lives on a daily basis and how it impacts our society.
McCallum Place is bringing this film and Producer Darryl Roberts to St. Louis on February 24, 2011 during NEDAwareness Week. Check our web site over the coming months for more information. To learn more about this documentary, visit www.americathebeautifuldoc.com
On July 13, 2010, a Hollywood video company will be releasing America the Beautiful on DVD. After being shown at more than 20 film festivals around the world, Producer Darryl Roberts was able to sell the DVD rights of this film to a Hollywood video company. With the success of this documentary come new marketing strategies to help make this film even more successful. One such strategy is the new design of the film’s poster.
The original artwork, designed by David Friedman of Portland, is the Statue of Liberty with lipstick and blush on her face and arrows pointing to areas on the “body” with photoshop markings that read “airbrush wrinkles” and “install implants” to name a few. She is also holding a palette of makeup in her left hand along with a makeup brush instead of the date-inscribed tablet she’s usually holding. According to producer Darryl Roberts, the reason for using the Statue of Liberty on the original poster “…was to show the essence of being a woman. The beauty, the strength and the power." Tens of thousands of people have commented on this poster to express their liking of this version. The new version of the poster, however, will help to sell tens of thousands of copies of this DVD, according to the Hollywood video company executives. Instead of the Statue of Liberty, there is a tall, blonde-haired, fair-complexioned, bikini-clad woman – an image that most would probably consider to be the ideal of beautiful. Essentially, she appears to be flawless. But still, there are photoshop markings, some original and some new, such as “Flabby,” “This girl needs botox,” and "Would removing a rib help?" According to Mr. Roberts, “this new concept is a slap in the face to every woman living and is exploitation and commercialism at its absolute worst.”
With the release of this film just a few days away, it is important for as many people as possible to know that despite the changes, the film is still going to convey the same message: how the fashion, cosmetic, and plastic surgery industries perpetuate an unrealistic image of perfection that leads to low self-esteem, body dysmorphic disorder (BDD), and eating disorders. Darryl Roberts will still be selling the DVD with the original artwork on the film's web site as long as people still want this version. Whether you have already seen the film or are planning on seeing it in the near future, there are questions you can ask yourself or friends and family to help shed more light on the role media plays in your lives, such as “Does the media portray unrealistic images of beauty because it’s what people want to see or because it sells?” or “How often during the day do you see advertisements with women who appear to be flawless?” By discussing these types of questions with others or by writing in your journal, you will begin to shed light on just how big media’s role is in each of our lives on a daily basis and how it impacts our society.
McCallum Place is bringing this film and Producer Darryl Roberts to St. Louis on February 24, 2011 during NEDAwareness Week. Check our web site over the coming months for more information. To learn more about this documentary, visit www.americathebeautifuldoc.com
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
EDC's Lobby Day in Washington DC
by Suzanne Rogers
The Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) had its first Lobby Day of 2010 this past April. For months, the EDC was encouraging Americans from across the county to attend Lobby Day on Capitol Hill on April 26th and 27th to advocate for the Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders (FREED) Act. Conceptualized in February 2009 by the Eating Disorders Coalition, the FREED Act is the first comprehensive eating disorders bill in the history of the U.S. Congress and was formally introduced in the House (HR 1193) by Congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) in February of 2009. The EDC's mission is to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority. By surveying past and current efforts, raising visibility, advocating and educating members of Congress the EDC reaches its goals.
The FREED Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate on April 27th by Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Al Franken (D-MN). The FREED Act is the first comprehensive legislative effort introduced in the Senate. The FREED Act aims to confront eating disorders by expanding federal research and improving tracking and recording of the actual numbers of people suffering and dying from eating disorders. In addition, it aims to provide training for a wide array of health professionals and educators so that they can better screen for and identify eating disorders. Moreover, the FREED Act aims to create a new patient advocacy program to help patients get proper care, along with authorizing grants for eating disorders prevention programs.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), 11 million Americans suffer from eating disorders. Because eating disorders are usually undiagnosed and untreated, this number is much higher. With the FREED Act, grants would be given to social work and nursing schools, for example, to train health care providers to better identify and treat eating disorders. Moreover, the FREED Act would require the development of new methods to track the prevalence and severity of eating disorders. These are just a few of the benefits of having the FREED Act introduced to legislature.
The bill is now being reviewed by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. While the majority of bills never make it out of committee, there is a very real possibility that the FREED Act will if each of us take the time to educate ourselves and educate others. Lastly, each of us can write to our respective representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, stressing the importance of the FREED Act as well as educating them about eating disorders.
To learn more about eating disorders, visit the following web sites:
National Institue of Mental Health (NIMH):
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/complete-index.shtml
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA):
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Academy for Eating Disorders:
http://www.aedweb.org/
Binge Eating Disorder Association:
http://www.bedaonline.com/
The Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC)
http://www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org/
To write your representative:
https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml
The Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC) had its first Lobby Day of 2010 this past April. For months, the EDC was encouraging Americans from across the county to attend Lobby Day on Capitol Hill on April 26th and 27th to advocate for the Federal Response to Eliminate Eating Disorders (FREED) Act. Conceptualized in February 2009 by the Eating Disorders Coalition, the FREED Act is the first comprehensive eating disorders bill in the history of the U.S. Congress and was formally introduced in the House (HR 1193) by Congressman Patrick Kennedy (D-RI) in February of 2009. The EDC's mission is to advance the federal recognition of eating disorders as a public health priority. By surveying past and current efforts, raising visibility, advocating and educating members of Congress the EDC reaches its goals.
The FREED Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate on April 27th by Senators Tom Harkin (D-IA), Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Al Franken (D-MN). The FREED Act is the first comprehensive legislative effort introduced in the Senate. The FREED Act aims to confront eating disorders by expanding federal research and improving tracking and recording of the actual numbers of people suffering and dying from eating disorders. In addition, it aims to provide training for a wide array of health professionals and educators so that they can better screen for and identify eating disorders. Moreover, the FREED Act aims to create a new patient advocacy program to help patients get proper care, along with authorizing grants for eating disorders prevention programs.
According to the National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA), 11 million Americans suffer from eating disorders. Because eating disorders are usually undiagnosed and untreated, this number is much higher. With the FREED Act, grants would be given to social work and nursing schools, for example, to train health care providers to better identify and treat eating disorders. Moreover, the FREED Act would require the development of new methods to track the prevalence and severity of eating disorders. These are just a few of the benefits of having the FREED Act introduced to legislature.
The bill is now being reviewed by the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. While the majority of bills never make it out of committee, there is a very real possibility that the FREED Act will if each of us take the time to educate ourselves and educate others. Lastly, each of us can write to our respective representative in the U.S. House of Representatives, stressing the importance of the FREED Act as well as educating them about eating disorders.
To learn more about eating disorders, visit the following web sites:
National Institue of Mental Health (NIMH):
http://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/eating-disorders/complete-index.shtml
National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA):
http://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/
Academy for Eating Disorders:
http://www.aedweb.org/
Binge Eating Disorder Association:
http://www.bedaonline.com/
The Eating Disorders Coalition (EDC)
http://www.eatingdisorderscoalition.org/
To write your representative:
https://writerep.house.gov/writerep/welcome.shtml
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