Body Image Archives - The Representation Project

Growing Up Gen Z

A Film by Naila J., The Representation Project, 2020

Growing Up Gen Z is a short documentary film created in The Representation Project’s 2020 Youth Media Academy. Five students across the spectrum of Generation Z consider the influence technology has had on their development thus far and its potential effects on those coming after.

A person with curly, shoulder-length hair stands with their back to the camera, using both hands to style or adjust their hair. They are wearing a white top and a few gold bracelets on their right wrist. Various hair care products are visible in the background, reminiscent of a grandmother's loving touch.

Hair Care

A Film by Cadence C., The Representation Project, 2021

This short documentary film explores Cadence’s relationship with her natural hair and the beautiful memories of her grandmother doing her hair when she was a little girl.

In a Body

A Film by Melany A., Danise K., Kenia C., and Mariana F., The Representation Project, 2019

“In A Body” brings awareness to what struggling with body image looks like and creates an open and honest dialogue with individuals who have successfully overcome body image issues.

A person stands in a brightly lit bedroom wearing a colorful tie-dye T-shirt, facing a full-length mirror attached to white closet doors. The room features plants, a bed with a white blanket, and a wall decorated with photos and small frames, reflecting the moments captured in their personal documentary.

Inner Workings

A Film by Cara D., The Representation Project, 2021

In this short film, Cara opens up about her experience with depression and body dysmorphia. She explores how mental health struggles manifest for others in Generation Z, especially in the wake of the COVID19 Pandemic.