Betty Tells Her Story

1972, 20min -

This poignant tale of beauty, identity, and a dress is considered a classic of documentary filmmaking. It was the first independent film of the women’s movement to explore the issues of body image, self-worth, and appearance in American society. In this unconventional documentary, Betty tells her story of the search for the “perfect dress” twice—first as a humorous anecdote and again as her underlying feelings emerge. The contrast between the two stories is haunting. Show more

"Betty Tells Her Story" — movie produced in USA and released in 1972. It has a great rating on IMDb: 7.3 stars out of 10. It is a short film with a runtime of 20min. "Betty Tells Her Story" is currently available to stream on The Criterion Channel. Click on a playlink to watch it now!