The World of Miss World

The World of Miss World

60 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1974

Director Tony Palmer exposes the harsh underbelly of the famed Miss World beauty contest, going beneath the glamour to reveal a hotbed of bullying, and sexism. At once tragic, funny, and deeply moving, this document of gender power dynamics remains as relevant today as it was upon its release in 1974.

The World of Miss World

60 mins | Documentary | Jan. 1, 1974

The World of Miss World
Director Tony Palmer exposes the harsh underbelly of the famed Miss World beauty contest, going beneath the glamour to reveal a hotbed of bullying, and sexism. At once tragic, funny, and deeply moving, this document of gender power dynamics remains as relevant today as it was upon its release in 1974.
Producers
Original title The World of Miss World
Directors Tony Palmer
Writers

Cast

Eric Morley

as Self

Julia Morley

as Self

Terry Browning

as Self

Anneline Kriel

as Self

Helen Morgan

as Self

Mariza Sommer

as Self