Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. In 2011, pool completed the national film board of canada documentary film pink ribbons, inc. Please provide you email address if you would like a response to your message. See details about this film s theatrical run to learn more about breast cancer actions work to address and end the epidemic by putting patients before profit and to get involved go to. I did not know all the information presented in pink ribbons, and it was very interesting. Breast cancer and the politics of philanthropy, which is premiering at the 2011 toronto international film festival. In her analysis of breast cancer as a dream cause for corporations and the cancer industry, samantha king argues that breast cancer advocacy and the culture that grew up around it became less oriented toward changing the status quo and more intent on fundraising. Following is a short bio of each person who appeared in the film pink ribbons inc. Pink ribbons, inc breast cancer and the politics of.
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. The ubiquitous pink ribbons of breast cancer philanthropy and the handinhand marketing of. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker lea pool, pink ribbons, inc. There were other movies released on the same date, including snow white and the huntsman, battlefield america and for greater glory. Read pink ribbons inc breast cancer and the politics of philanthropy ebook free. Breast cancer and the politics of philanthropy by samantha king, associate professor of kinesiology and health studies at queens university. The ubiquitous pink ribbons of breast cancer philanthropyand the handinhand marketing of brands and products associated with that philanthropypermeates our culture, providing assurance that. Many people have asked about the connection between bcaction, pink ribbons, inc. The film is based on the 2006 book pink ribbons, inc. First run features the film center building 630 ninth avenue suite 12 new york ny 10036 phone. Pink ribbons, inc, a canadian documentary that is released this week in the uk, makes a similar point by taking a look at the industry that has grown around breast cancer.
Feb 06, 2012 a good way to start a debate among 10 randomly selected individuals would be to have them view lea pools pink ribbons inc and have at. One of the criticisms of this documentary is that it does not offer enough positive messages. The information was very accurate and the documentary was balanced. Jun 26, 2012 whatever your starting point, the film helps ask the right questions and provokes powerful responses. Breast cancer has become the poster child of corporate causerelated marketing campaigns. Directors of photography, daniel jobin, sylvaine dufaux, nathalie moliavkovisotzky. Pink ribbons leave some seeing red in quebecbased director. Sep 15, 2011 indignant and subversive, pink ribbons, inc.
As a parent of two young children, i dont get to the movies nearly as much as id like. We welcome communications relating to pink ribbon inc. During breast cancer awareness month in october and throughout the yearpeople wear pink ribbons to honor survivors, remember those lost to the disease, and to support the progress we are. The pink ribbon lapel pin has become a powerful symbol to increase awareness about breast cancer, and its easy to make for yourself and your friends.
Pink ribbons inc really confirmed what i was thinking that cause related marketing was taking over and the real issues with breast cancer are losing ground. Product title 38 grosgrain ribbon solid 156 hot pink 5yd average rating. I had a mild form of great cancer, that was treated very aggressively. Provocative and wellargued doc criticizes mainstream breast cancer charities as pinkwashes. 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. Resoundingly pops the shiny pink balloon of the breast cancer movementindustry, debunking the comfortable lies and corporate doubletalk that permeate the. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing pink ribbons, inc. Pink ribbons, inc breast cancer and the politics of philanthropy by samantha king. Associate professor of kinesiology and health studies at queens university samantha king claims in her 2006 book pink ribbons, inc breast cancer and the politics of philanthropy that breast cancer has been transformed from a serious disease and individual tragedy to a marketdriven industry of survivorship and corporate. Pink ribbons inc the people behind the film nfb blog. So then who really benefits from the pink ribbon campaigns the cause or the company. The hypothesis is valid, and the film s criticism of komen and others for getting into bed with polluters like ford, eli lilly, and various. Pink ribbons, inc national film board of canada breast cancer has become the poster child of causerelated marketing campaigns.
Hope, fear, and the pursuit of a cure in twentiethcentury america by barron h. The film probes into the world of causemarketing and breast cancer in an attempt to get people to think critically about what is involved in. Tied up with more than hope a documentary on breastcancer culture critiques the pinkribbon. The nfls pink campaign, in which all the nfl players wore pink shoes or something pink on their uniforms one week to raise awareness of breast cancer was severely criticized by samantha king, the author of pink ribbons, inc. As suggested in the film, for a women being treated for breast cancer having a pink teddy bear directed at her plight can indeed be perceived as offensive. Interview with samantha king, author of pink ribbons, inc. Tied up with more than hope a documentary on breastcancer culture critiques the pink ribbon movement, questioning its corporate links and its dubious. Pink ribbons, inc the official trailer the globe and mail. We will strive to make every woman feel complete and balanced through properly fit and beautiful garments. Read free full pink ribbons, inc breast cancer and the politics of philanthropy read ebook. Provocative yet far from definitive, pink ribbons, inc. We also suggest you to take a look to our faqs section where you can find answers to the most frequently asked questions we receive.
How breast cancer culture undermines womens health by gayle a. Nov 05, 2012 a clip from the documentary, pink ribbons, inc. National film board of canada firstrun features firm. Feb 06, 2012 a good way to start a debate among 10 randomly selected individuals would be to have them view lea pools pink ribbons inc and have at each other. From the beginning, breast cancer action consulted on and was a resource for this documentary made by the canadian film. This is the official description from the film s website or imdb page. Countless women and men walk, bike, climb and shop for the cure. The hypothesis is valid, and the film s criticism of komen and others for getting into bed with polluters like ford, eli lilly, and various cosmetics companies is its most convincing.
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