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Pink Ribbons, Inc.

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2011 | 97 min | Documentary

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It earned strong reviews (89% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
A natural pick for people ready for a good cry and anyone who likes learning something new. It's about loss, handled with care rather than melodrama.
The mood
Eye-opening.
The pace
Well paced for a documentary, at 1 hr 37 min.
What might put you off
  • Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
  • Skip it if you want made-up drama tonight.

Breast cancer has become the poster child of corporate cause-related marketing campaigns. Countless women and men walk, bike, climb and shop for the cure. Each year, millions of dollars are raised in the name of breast cancer, but where does this money go and what does it actually achieve? Pink Ribbons, Inc. is a feature documentary that shows how the devastating reality of breast cancer, which marketing experts have labeled a "dream cause," becomes obfuscated by a shiny, pink story of success.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsStrong

    89% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Box office & staying powerWeak

    $25K worldwide on a $900K budget

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Léa Pool

  • Samantha KingHerself
  • Barbara BrennerHerself
  • Barbara EhrenreichHerself
  • Nancy BrinkerHerself
  • Susan LoveHerself