America the Beautiful Screening December 9, 2008

We are having the Chicago screening of the documentary "America the Beautiful," on Tuesday December 9th at the Music Box theatre on Chicago's north side. The film deals with America's unhealthy obsession with beauty. Our special guest at the screening will be former Chicago Bears player Jerry Azumah. The director of the film will give a Q&A after the film. This is the perfect film for mothers to bring their teenage daughters to see.

You can see a trailer of the film at www.americathebeautifuldoc.com

Plot of the film -

The United States of America is known for being one of the wealthiest nations on the planet with the most opportunities for its citizens. In 2004 alone, Americans spent $12.4 billion (yes, billion!) on cosmetic surgery. With such an abundance of wealth, why are Americans so discontent? In almost 40,000 media messages a year, youthful Americas are being told that, unless you look like supermodels and rock stars, you?re not good enough for anyone to love. This is a message that too many people are buying. Filmmaker Darryl Roberts goes on a two year journey to examine America?s new obsession; physical perfection. In America the Beautiful, we learn secrets, confessions, and strikingly harsh realities as Roberts unearths the origins and deadly risks of our nation?s quest for physical perfection.

Official Website: http://www.americathebeautifuldoc.com