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Barbie Land: A Feminist Utopia

The film follows stereotypical Barbie as she crosses into the real world to find out what's ailing her. The movie is shot through with humor and irony, but it has a double meaning, says writer Tom Charity. "It seems to me that this is an example of a much loved kind of corporate brand engaging in self-lagulation," he adds.

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