Despite the billions of dollars that have been raised over the years, cancer rates have also risen to a. A fascinating look at the devastating reality of breast cancer, which marketing experts have labelled a dream cause, and. Download pink ribbons inc breast cancer and the politics of philanthropy ebook free. Lea pools devastating documentary about the industry and. Were very curious about a controversial new documentary opening in the u. Following is a short bio of each person who appeared in the film pink ribbons inc. How breast cancer culture undermines womens health by gayle a. By attracting audiences through the entertainment value of film, we use select films and events to increase awareness and education on mental health and addiction issues, as well as other prevalent social topics as decided each year.
Despite the billions of dollars that have been raised over the years, cancer rates have also risen to a staggering 1 in 8 women. Komen attempt to sever ties to planned parenthood s us breast screening clinic programmes. Sep 15, 2011 indignant and subversive, pink ribbons, inc. So you basically just trick people into downloading some stupid media player. Documentary, films, the craft january 11, 2012 pink ribbons, inc. Windy city times news archive killen film pink ribbons, inc. Breast cancer and the politics of philanthropy by samantha king, associate professor of kinesiology and health studies at queens. It presents a thorough history of how the pink ribbons became big business, while transforming female breast cancer into a hurdle that can or could always be fought, overcome and ultimately defeated if only the women facing it have the right attitude.
This film is available for download, for campus subscribers, on dvd and for rental. Here, for the first time, king questions the effectiveness and legitimacy of privately funded efforts to stop the epidemic among american women. Everything you need to know about pink ribbons, inc. Trailer documentary 2012 international documentary.
This documentary with a 2012 release date is neither inspirational, nor a film that will motivate you to work on your health. Pink ribbons leave some seeing red in quebecbased director. Pink ribbons, inc breast cancer and the politics of philanthropy by samantha king. The pervasive pink ribbons of the breast cancer charity and the marketing of brands and products associated with that philanthropy, impacts our culture. Downloads and rentals are only available in canada for now. Breast cancer has become the poster child of corporate causerelated marketing campaigns. To watch the film now, visit the films download and rental page.
Posts tagged breast cancer rent or download pink ribbons inc. Oct 27, 2011 for the 2011 2012 year 29% of twn pink ribbons film sales will go to shari stricklings fundraising campaign for the avon walk for breast cancer. Written and directed by lea pool, national film board of canada, 2011, 98 min. This featurelength documentary looks at how the breast cancer movement has moved from activism to consumerism and challenges viewers to rethink. And by spending time with a support group for women with stage four breast cancer, where stage five is death, the film examines the effect that the breast cancer movements positive yet. Barbara brenner, former bcaction executive director in the new documentary pink ribbons, inc billions of dollars have been raised through the tireless efforts of women and men devoted to putting an end to breast cancer. Bone wind fire is an intimate and evocative journey through. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing pink ribbons, inc. The book inspired a 2012 national film board of canada documentary, pink ribbons, inc. This documentary determines who benefits, the cause or the company.
May 30, 2012 download it today and start changing the world, one pinkwasher at a time. Each year, millions of dollars are raised in the name of breast cancer, but where does this money go and what does it actually achieve. While the masses blindly buy their pink ribboned products and corporations thereby get richer, this film dares to question many things about this trendy cause. Pink ribbons inc the people behind the film nfb blog. Compassion, inc how corporate america blurs the line between what we buy, who we are and those we help. A wellwritten, wellproduced film, which should be watched, mulled over, and. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker lea pool, pink ribbons, inc. The ubiquitous pink ribbons of breast cancer philanthropy and the handinhand marketing of brands and products associated with that philanthropy permeates our culture, providing assurance that we are engaged in a successful battle against this insidious disease.
It opened in canadian theatres on february 3, 2012, a date which coincided with the. Participants at the 2010 avon walk for breast cancer, san francisco, as seen in the documentary pink. There were other movies released on the same date, including snow white and the huntsman, battlefield america and for greater glory. It could even be called a blitz on pinkribbon charities and their corporate partners though to use. Countless women and men walk, bike, climb and shop for the cure. Download it today and start changing the world, one pinkwasher at a time. Printerfriendly version powerful and subversive time out, new york everyone needs to see pink ribbons, inc. If people actually knew what was happening, they would be really pissed off. Tied up with more than hope a documentary on breastcancer culture critiques the pink ribbon movement, questioning its corporate links and its dubious. We are a film festival that showcases films and other art forms for two purposes. It opened in canadian theatres on february 3, 2012, 8 a date which coincided with the reversal of a controversial susan g. Pink ribbons, inc the official trailer the globe and mail.
The film is far from perfect but it does hit on some good questions. The film is based on the 2006 book pink ribbons, inc. It comes to theatres after its world premiere at the toronto international film festival last fall. The washington post a searing, passionate and deeply human examination of the warping of a cause.
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