Movie

Miss America

★ 10.0(1)20021h 42m

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Good to know

Director: Lisa Ades
Release date: 2002-01-27
Runtime: 1h 42m
Language: EN
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Clio TV

About Miss America

Miss America is a 2002 movie in the Documentary and TV Movie genres, directed by Lisa Ades, starring Cherry Jones, Julia Álvarez and Sarah Banet-Weiser. It has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes. It holds an average rating of 10.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Miss America in United States — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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. The pageant is about commercialism and sexual politics, about big business and small towns. But beyond the symbolism lies a human story—at once moving, inspiring, infuriating, funny, and poignant. Combining rare archival footage, with a host of intimate interviews with distinguished commentators including Gloria Steinem, Margaret Cho, Isaac Mizrahi, former contestants and behind–the–scenes footage and photographs, the film reveals why some women took part in the fledgling event and why others briefly rejected it - how the pageant became a battle ground and a barometer for the changing position of women in society.

Cast

Cherry Jones

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Julia Álvarez

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Sarah Banet-Weiser

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Kimberly Clarice Aiken

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Gloria Steinem

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Ric Ferentz

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Margaret Cho

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William Goldman

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Vicki Gold Levi

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Leonard Horn

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Lee Meriwether

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Isaac Mizrahi

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Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Miss America in United States?+

Miss America is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United States. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Miss America on Netflix?+

Miss America is not on Netflix in United States right now.

How long is Miss America?+

Miss America has a runtime of 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

Who stars in Miss America?+

Miss America stars Cherry Jones, Julia Álvarez, Sarah Banet-Weiser, Kimberly Clarice Aiken and Gloria Steinem.

When did Miss America come out?+

Miss America is a 2002 movie directed by Lisa Ades.

What genre is Miss America?+

Miss America is Documentary and TV Movie film.

Who directed Miss America?+

Miss America was directed by Lisa Ades.