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Title:

Western eyes [videorecording] / [presented by] the National Film Board of Canada ; producer, Gerry Flahive ; director, Ann Shin.

Format:

[videorecording] /

Publisher:

First Run/Icarus Films,
First Run/Icarus Films,

Copyright Date:

2000

Description:

1 videocassette (40 min.) : sd., col. ; 1/2 in.

Subject:

Blepharoplasty
Eyelids--Psychological aspects.--Psychological aspects.
Surgery, Plastic--Psychological aspects.
Asians--Canada--Ethnic identity.
Koreans--Canada--Ethnic identity.
Koreans--Canada--Cultural assimilation.
Filipinos--Canada--Ethnic identity.
Filipinos--Canada--Cultural assimilation.

Other Authors:

Flahive, Gerry.
Shin, Ann.
National Film Board of Canada.

Notes:

Maria Estante, Sharon Kim.

Summary:

Examines the search for beauty and self-acceptance through the experiences of a young Filipina and Korean woman living in Canada who both believe their appearance, specifically their eyes, affect the way they are perceived. Both feel unsettled in Western society and are contemplating cosmetic surgery on their eyes. Layering interviews with references to super models and other pop-culture icons of beauty, the filmmaker captures the pain that almost always lies behind the desire for plastic surgery.

OCLC:

(OCoLC)49015237

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)