Brave Miss World
A former Miss World speaks out against sexual assault.
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Released in 2013, the documentary Brave Miss World was directed and produced by Cecilia Peck. It follows Linor Abargil, who was crowned Miss World in 1998 just weeks after being sexually assaulted, as she works to raise global awareness about sexual assault. Actress Sharon Stone served as a co-executive producer on the film.
Production
Linor Abargil spent a decade building the courage to make a documentary that would let sexual assault survivors know they were not alone and reach more people than she could through in-person talks. She began meeting with Los Angeles film directors, including Cecilia Peck, whose work on Dixie Chicks: Shut Up and Sing had impressed her. The film took five years to shoot as Abargil traveled globally to give speeches and connect with other victims.
Peck had thought the project would be quick, but production repeatedly halted to raise more money, a difficult process for Abargil, especially after learning her attacker had been furloughed. To secure funding, the team edited a trailer, launched an Indiegogo campaign, and asked friends and family for donations before finally getting the resources to finish. Sharon Stone is a co-executive producer on the film.
Release
The documentary first showed at the Dallas International Film Festival on April 10, 2013, and later at the AFI Docs Film Festival on June 21, 2013. For a limited time starting November 15, 2013, it played in theaters to qualify for Academy Award consideration.
Netflix then bought the rights and made it available on May 29, 2014. Its producers created bravemissworld.com, a site where people can share their assault stories and follow Abargil’s advocacy; the site has logged over 10 million visits. The film continues to be shown on U.S. college campuses to promote awareness of sexual assault.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed the music for Brave Miss World?
The music for Brave Miss World was composed by Hans Zimmer, Ben Harper and Martin Tillman.
How long is Brave Miss World?
Brave Miss World has a running time of 88 minutes.
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Sources
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- Wikipedia: Brave Miss World (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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