Description |
1 online resource (1 video file, approximately 49 minutes) : digital, .flv file, sound |
Playing Time |
Playing time: 47 min. |
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In Process Record. |
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Title from title frames. |
Event |
Originally produced by Arthaus Musik in 1988. |
Summary |
An insightful documentary on the development of the cosmetic industry and its social consequences. One of the most profound and far-reaching social changes of the twentieth century was the enfranchisement and liberation of women. This, in turn, removed the stigma that only fallen women adorned themselves with cosmetics. Beauty became a multinational billion-dollar business. the beauty queens looks at this huge industry and its power for social change, focusing on the lives and achievements of three exceptional women who helped shape its development: Helena Rubinstein, Elizabeth Arden and Estee Lauder. |
System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
Language |
In English |
Indexed Term |
Gender Studies |
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Hair & Beauty |
Added Author |
Guerra, Roberto, filmmaker
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Hershon, Eila, filmmaker
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Kanopy (Firm)
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Music No. |
1166003 Kanopy |
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