To follow-up on last week’s blog topic about Diane English’s new film, The Women, you might want to check out a fascinating behind-the-scenes mini documentary put out by Dove. The Dove advertising campaigns in the past have proven to be unique and forward thinking when it comes to women. By straying from the typical young stick-thin model image in their posters and commercials they challenge the viewer to redefine real beauty while posing the idea that real beauty comes from within.
It seems fitting Dove would team up with Diane English’s The Women since the film deals with many issues women face like body image and self-esteem. A young 16-year-old woman by the name of Cammy Nelson is the center of the mini-documentary. She is interested in becoming a professional journalist, so Diane English invited her to the set of The Women to do interviews with the female cast and predominately female crew as well as see what a typical day on a movie set is like.
Cammy Nelson discussed how she was able to see the movie star transformation first-hand every day which made her realize the amount of work that goes into making these women camera ready. Every star sits in the makeup chair for hours before they are seen by cameras. Knowing the reality of the situation is a must for teens who don’t realize how models in magazines are airbrushed and actresses are wearing layers upon layers of make-up to make them look the way they do.
Throughout the short film, Nelson asks various cast members to describe their idea of real beauty. Their answers are surprising to Nelson at first as she thought they would describe the very thin “perfect” looking women she sees plastered on magazine covers every day. Annette Benning describes real beauty as having a good sense of humor while Jada Pinkett Smith described it as feeling good about yourself. Though each actress had a different definition, it was clear they feel that real beauty comes from within.
To check out Dove’s mini-documentary you can visit http://www.dove.us/#/thewomen/videos_wbw.aspx/ .
What do you think of the behind-the-scenes mini-documentary of The Women put out by Dove?
Do you think Dove is on the right track with their “Real Beauty” campaigns?
I never really considered Dove products until this campaign. Now I will buy and try anything Dove.
I love what dove is doing here making all women feel good about them selves....
This is why I love Dove!
They make every woman feel like a valuable person in society. This campaign is a true gift to every female, young and old. We are all equal no matter our size or shape!
I just love with DOVE has done. It is very great!
It's time for America to embrace that real women have curves and don't need to wear a size zero.
A friendly smile and good attitude open doors along with a great laugh.
I love their campaign! I am so glad that they have kept it up (like someone else mentioned) and that it wasn't just a quick thing that they were doing. I think it is important to see what the everyday woman looks like and that beauty comes from within and isn't just about looks.
I think the campaign is long over-due. We are all so focused on appearances. It's time we as women look beyond our reflection and go deeper. I wish I would have understood this when I was younger, and raising my beautiful daughter. Unfortunately, I set an example of dissatisfaction to her, with my own body image. Young Mothers, learn from my mistake. Encourage your daughters to be confident in who they are, and not in what they look like.
I love the idea that we are starting to focus on real people and real beauty. Dove seems to be on the right track.
Beauty is in all shapes... thin, thick, shapely, straight, you just have to realize what you have is just as good as what someone else has it is just different. This show just reinforces that.
I think this is good. There are many insecurities about body image.
Yes, it's great! It's a good message.
FINALLY! I've always loved DOVE products and this just confirms even another reason why to keep on loving them!
DOVE is the best. I love them. They are by far the best company out there..........
Everyone is beautiful ! It would be a dull world if everyone was the same. Thanks DOVE!!
I think it is great that Dove is doing this! It shows that everyone is beautiful.