American experience. Miss America
(DVD)

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Format
DVD
Physical Desc
1 videodisc (approximately 102 min.) : sound, color with black and white sequences ; 4 3/4 in.
Language
English

Notes

General Note
Originally broadcast on PBS as a segment of The American Experience.
General Note
Documentary.
Creation/Production Credits
Editor, Toby Shimin ; cinematography, Buddy Squires & Peter Nelson ; music, Douglas J. Cuomo.
Participants/Performers
Cherry Jones, narrator.
Description
Tracking the country's oldest beauty contest, from its inception in 1921 as a local seaside pageant to its heyday as one of the country's most popular events, Miss America paints a vivid picture of an institution that has come to reveal much about a changing nation. Using intimate interviews with former contestants, and behind-the-scenes footage and photographs, the film reveals why some women took part in the fledgling event and how the pageant became a battle ground and a barometer for the changing position of women in society.
Target Audience
Not rated.
System Details
DVD.

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Citations

APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)

Jones, C., & Ades, L. (2002). American experience . PBS Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jones, Cherry, 1956- and Lisa. Ades. 2002. American Experience. PBS Home Video.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)

Jones, Cherry, 1956- and Lisa. Ades. American Experience PBS Home Video, 2002.

MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)

Jones, Cherry, and Lisa Ades. American Experience PBS Home Video, 2002.

Note! Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy. Citation formats are based on standards as of August 2021.

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