A documentary that shows how the reality of breast cancer, which marketing experts have labeled a dream cause, and what happens with the millions of dollars raised for the cause. Who could possibly see anything wrong with a symbol that has mobilized people to raise hundreds of millions of dollars for breastcancer research since the 1980s. It could even be called a blitz on pinkribbon charities and their corporate partners though to use that term would be to emulate the war and sports metaphors the documentary rejects. But somewhere between the first pink ribbon created in the early 1990s according to anna holmes. 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. Breast cancer has become the poster child of corporate causerelated marketing campaigns. Some nonprofits are 100% volunteers like the one im associated with and others pay big salaries to the top people. 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. Limit one coupon of each type per transaction per day. The objectives were defined and the idea launched an international charity platform for breast cancer awareness and funding awareness, advocacy, alliances, alignment and accreditation. Because it neglects to mention a major causal link for the epidemic rates of breast cancer found in this part of the world. Pink ribbons, inc the official trailer the globe and mail. First lady michelle obama does her best barack impression duration. Tied up with more than hope a documentary on breastcancer culture critiques the pink ribbon movement, questioning its.
Happily believing that their efforts will help find the cure for breast cancer. The late show with stephen colbert recommended for you. They make us feel good, as if were all engaged in a successful battle against breast cancer. Following is a short bio of each person who appeared in the film pink ribbons inc. Been working on my video skills and i think im officially ready to add real estate walk through videos to my list of services from pink ribbon productions check it out. So then who really benefits from the pink ribbon campaigns the cause or the company. In 2008, the initiative was extended and expanded creating the non profit network pink ribbon inc. Breast cancer and the politics of philanthropy by samantha king, associate professor of kinesiology and health studies at queens. There were other movies released on the same date, including snow white and the huntsman, battlefield america and for greater glory. Pink ribbons, inc breast cancer and the politics of philanthropy by samantha king.
Offer valid on online, buy online pick up in store or curbside orders only. We here at pink ribbon are survivors, we are here for you. A great movie which shows you exactly where all the donations to pink foundations go, which companies take advantage of you with their pink products, and how much or how little goes to the nonprofit youre trying to help. Amid all the pink ribbon controversy, one washington post reader noted. This is an awesome house, by the way, if you are in the market. 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. Provocative yet far from definitive, pink ribbons, inc. It provides a succinct overview of the breast cancer movement in its various forms, as well as criticism from experts and breast cancer sufferers on the inadequacies of early detection education.
The cosmetics giant changed the ribbon colour to pink when haley told them she had no desire to see them used. Thats the question a lot of people will be asking themselves after seeing this documentary inspired by samantha. In showing the real story of breast cancer and the lives of those who fight it, pink ribbons, inc. Because it neglects to mention a major causal link for the epidemic rates. Jun 03, 2012 making a slew of excellent points many wellintentioned people wont want to hear, lea pools pink ribbons, inc. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies. Directed by acclaimed filmmaker lea pool, pink ribbons, inc. It could even be called a blitz on pink ribbon charities and their corporate partners though to use that term would be to emulate the war and sports metaphors the documentary rejects.
Hope, fear, and the pursuit of a cure in twentiethcentury america by barron h. It offers a completely different take on the pink ribbon success story and offers insight from leading doctors, activists and social critics, as well as those suffering from breast cancer. Countless women and men walk, bike, climb and shop for the cure. How breast cancer culture undermines womens health by gayle a. Ari fleischer breast cancer pinkwashing movies women. Tied up with more than hope a documentary on breastcancer culture critiques the pink ribbon movement, questioning its corporate links and its dubious. Directed by lea pool and produced by ravida din, this documentary is based on pink ribbons, inc. A benefit for breast cancer options, screening will be followed by discussion.
Apr 30, 2018 the trailer for the documentary pink ribbons, inc. And what if the very companies and products that profit from their association have actually contributed to the problem. Participants in the 2010 san francisco avon walk for breast cancer, in lea pools documentary pink ribbons, inc. Enter your location to see which movie theaters are playing pink ribbons, inc. Pink ribbons inc the people behind the film nfb blog. Breast cancer and the politics of philanthropy by samantha king, associate professor of kinesiology and health studies at queens university the film documents how some companies. Here, for the first time, king questions the effectiveness and legitimacy of privately funded efforts to stop the epidemic among american women. The film is based on the 2006 book pink ribbons, inc. The pervasive pink ribbons of the breast cancer charity and the marketing of brands and products associated with that philanthropy, impacts our culture. Samantha king, professor of kinesiology and health studies at queens university, explores the possibility and the stunning proposition that the pink ribbon campaign, whose efforts are directed specifically at creating breast cancer awareness, is only a shameless cashgrab for companies to. If you watch this movie, youll probably be saddened by all the smiling faces of women wearing pink ribbons as they participate in some kind of an athletic fundraising event. Everything you need to know about pink ribbons, inc.
It could even be called a blitz on pink ribbon charities and their corporate partners though to. Year 2011 genre documentary type movies idmb rating 7. In showing the real story of breast cancer, this film explores who really benefits from the pink ribbon campaigns. It could even be called a blitz on pinkribbon charities and their corporate partners though to.
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