Miss You Can Do It

2013 "Big Dreams. Little Wishes. Major Triumphs."
7.9| 1h15m| en
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Miss You Can Do It chronicles Abbey Curran, Miss Iowa USA 2008 and the first woman with a disability to compete at the Miss USA Pageant, and eight girls with various physical and intellectual disabilities as the girls participate in the Miss You Can Do It Pageant. Abbey founded the annual Miss You Can Do It Pageant in 2004 and girls and their families travel from all around the country to participate in this one night where their inner beauty and abilities reign.

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Cubussoli Very very predictable, including the post credit scene !!!
SpuffyWeb Sadly Over-hyped
ThedevilChoose When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.
Bluebell Alcock Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies
Emily Myers So often it's easy to say we care about others but it's another thing to actually show it. Abbey Curran was the first contestant to ever participate in the Miss USA pageant with a disability. Upon her journey Abbey soon felt the need to pass on her inspiration to others and created the "Miss You Can Do It" pageant. The pageant allows young women of all shapes, ages, and sizes the opportunity to feel beautiful and apart of something. It's a refreshing glimpse of how our world should be and allows a new perspective on how easy it is to take life for granted. This documentary follows the journey of 8 contestants entered in the pageant and connects the audience to their individually unique stories. To see the excitement these girls have alone to just be a part of the pageant is inspiring and you easily fall in love with each contestant. This documentary is a great watch for all.
hansoa Miss You can do it is a heart warming look at children with disabilities and Abby Curan's pageant making these unfortunate girls feel special. At first look it seems like it is going to be a story about Abby and her life over coming her disability and winning the Miss Iowa pageant, but Abby is a small blip in a larger much more focus look on these little girls and the disabilities they suffer. It shows you what they over come everyday to just try and live normal lives. This pageant Abby created really helps them feel that way. You find that each story is different and touching in it own special way and at the end it brought a tear to my eye. I recommend watching this movie, because it really puts life in perspective. I give it a 10/10 because it is simply beautiful documentary and very touching.
nickpetruzzi Miss You Can Do It is an amazing and inspiring film. The film gives you insight into not only who the contestants are, but also the challenges they have to face and overcome everyday. Each story is unique and really each girl brings you in and it got a little emotional at times. You really feel inspired after watching this film. Through this amazing story telling and how each shot kept you in the moment this film is just simply amazing. Our society has put in us that if you see someone who is mentally or physically disabled we feel bad for them, but this film shows that these girls face this these challenges everyday and its how they overcome them. This film in my opinion is just truly inspirational!
Alison Luong I've never really paid much attention to beauty pageants. When my co-worker dropped the DVD on my desk and told me that I HAD to watch the movie this weekend, I wasn't opposed, but I wasn't too excited. It was easy for me to assume an "I know where this is going" mentality, that the film would obviously be an inspiration piece about inclusiveness. And it was. But that didn't keep it from being worth watching.In a world dominated by conventional beauty standards, a pageant might seem an unreasonable idea for girls with disabilities. Pageants are superficial contests, right? But in the case of the Miss You Can Do It, Abbey Curran's pageant does more than merely include these girls; the entire event is planned as a fun spa getaway and hangout. I was touched by the judges, who were sensitive and encouraging to the girls, even when one contestant, Alina, insisted on grabbing the boom mic. I quickly understood how the pageant is a great safe space for girls with disabilities to feel confident in showcasing their talents and personalities.Miss You Can Do It is wonderful in its treatment of the subjects. The documentary is not a pity piece for the different nor a condescending inspiration piece to which sympathizers can stroke their egos. The film does a great job at presenting all the girls' stories from their unique challenges to their goals and to their upbringings. It's sincere and honest -- parents discuss their frustrations and points of pride while their daughters play sports, ride horses, and give the filmmakers a tour of the house (I found the little moments in which the crew behind the camera spoke to the girls very endearing). It was incredibly positive and seeing all the happy girls was heartwarming. I admire Abbey Curran for creating such a meaningful experience.

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