Betty Tells Her Story
New Day Films
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19m
Directed by Liane Brandon • Documentary • 1972 • 20 minutes
Betty Tells Her Story is the poignant tale of beauty, identity and a dress - and is considered a classic of documentary filmmaking. Made in 1972, it was the first independent film of the women’s movement to explore the issues of body image, self-worth and beauty in our culture - and to explore the ways in which clothing and appearance affect a woman’s identity.
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