" 'In Her Image' is a pathbreaking exploration of how media shape women's knowledge and self-image. A successful antidote to the unidimensional approaches of much of the advocacy around female media images."
--Marsha Hurst, Author and Research Scholar, Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy
"Julia Barry's haunting music and her arresting juxtapositions of images of women from infancy through old age, in advertising and in real life, held the audience in rapt attention and showed how we are manipulated into accepting and then perpetuating sex and gender stereotypes. Her use of original music reinforced the visual impact of the slide projections, a technique that seems to me to be effective with an audience of any age, but especially with students, who are accustomed to absorbing information through sight and sound. I personally feel that the program is suitable and eye-opening for both high school and college groups."
--Julia Garrett Fox, Assistant Dean, Harvard College
"Julia was great. The girls enjoyed the film and seemed to really understand and appreciate its message. Julia conducted a lively discussion and we stayed after school till almost 5pm because the girls had so much to say. They seemed delighted to find a kindred spirit in the outside world."
--Janet O'Donnell, Advisor of "Visible Women" club, Cranford Public High School
"In a lively fashion and aided by her own beautiful score, Barry's film poses important questions about the life course of women in America today. I am impressed with this full and comprehensive look at the way women are portrayed in the media."
--Michele Murdock, Film Producer and Consultant
" 'In Her Image' was an extremely powerful experience which prompted me to think about women's issues in an entirely new way. I can't wait to use this program in my own work."
--Leesa Barenboim, Crisis/Substance Abuse Counselor
" 'In Her Image' captures the spectrum of images portrayed by the media of women and girls. The sub text below the images clearly shows the contradiction of the image. Further, the music is quite enchanting--the melodic flow of Barry's voice entices the listener to want to listen more attentively. Barry's voice is majestic and elegant!!"
--Dorothy Jiji, Chair, Reproductive Choice Task Force, N.O.W. New York
"While colleges frequently present orientation programs around issues such as eating disorders, mental health, and drug use, I have never seen a lecture or workshop reach people in quite the same way that 'In Her Image' did. Instead of presenting just facts and conclusions, this program presented a range of information in a manner that stimulated reflection and discussion long after the presentation was finished."
--Cathy Kramer, Dean of Students, Warren Wilson College
"There are some things that money can't buy. 'In Her Image' was one of those priceless experiences. Thank you immensely."
--Roland Gibson, Professor of Graduate Education Diversity, University of Massachusetts Lowell
--Marsha Hurst, Author and Research Scholar, Institute for Social and Economic Research and Policy
"Julia Barry's haunting music and her arresting juxtapositions of images of women from infancy through old age, in advertising and in real life, held the audience in rapt attention and showed how we are manipulated into accepting and then perpetuating sex and gender stereotypes. Her use of original music reinforced the visual impact of the slide projections, a technique that seems to me to be effective with an audience of any age, but especially with students, who are accustomed to absorbing information through sight and sound. I personally feel that the program is suitable and eye-opening for both high school and college groups."
--Julia Garrett Fox, Assistant Dean, Harvard College
"Julia was great. The girls enjoyed the film and seemed to really understand and appreciate its message. Julia conducted a lively discussion and we stayed after school till almost 5pm because the girls had so much to say. They seemed delighted to find a kindred spirit in the outside world."
--Janet O'Donnell, Advisor of "Visible Women" club, Cranford Public High School
"In a lively fashion and aided by her own beautiful score, Barry's film poses important questions about the life course of women in America today. I am impressed with this full and comprehensive look at the way women are portrayed in the media."
--Michele Murdock, Film Producer and Consultant
" 'In Her Image' was an extremely powerful experience which prompted me to think about women's issues in an entirely new way. I can't wait to use this program in my own work."
--Leesa Barenboim, Crisis/Substance Abuse Counselor
" 'In Her Image' captures the spectrum of images portrayed by the media of women and girls. The sub text below the images clearly shows the contradiction of the image. Further, the music is quite enchanting--the melodic flow of Barry's voice entices the listener to want to listen more attentively. Barry's voice is majestic and elegant!!"
--Dorothy Jiji, Chair, Reproductive Choice Task Force, N.O.W. New York
"While colleges frequently present orientation programs around issues such as eating disorders, mental health, and drug use, I have never seen a lecture or workshop reach people in quite the same way that 'In Her Image' did. Instead of presenting just facts and conclusions, this program presented a range of information in a manner that stimulated reflection and discussion long after the presentation was finished."
--Cathy Kramer, Dean of Students, Warren Wilson College
"There are some things that money can't buy. 'In Her Image' was one of those priceless experiences. Thank you immensely."
--Roland Gibson, Professor of Graduate Education Diversity, University of Massachusetts Lowell
