UALR’s Gender Studies Program, the Women’s Foundation of Arkansas, and Conger Wealth Management will present the documentary film “Miss Representation,” at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 26, at the EIT Auditorium.

The film, which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in 2011, explores how the media’s misrepresentations of women have led to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence.

According to the film, Americans – especially its youth – are being sold the concept that women and girls’ values lie in their youth, beauty, and sexuality.

The film strives to break that cycle of untruths, and empower women and girls to challenge limiting media labels in order to realize their potential.

The screening will be followed by a panel discussion with Angela Thomas of AY Magazine, Lindsey Miller and Leslie Newell Peacock of the Arkansas Times, and – if his schedule permits – filmmaker and screenwriter Graham Gordy.

Dr. Sarah Beth Estes, associate professor of sociology and UALR’s gender studies coordinator, will moderate.

The program is free and open to the public, but seating is limited. Reserve your seats at Miss Representation Screening.

For more information, contact Estes at 501.569.3191.