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Quiet Muffin This movie tries so hard to be funny, yet it falls flat every time. Just another example of recycled ideas repackaged with women in an attempt to appeal to a certain audience.

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.

tannergibas An amazing look into to something that is changing the lives of these little girls and their families. The only conflict that you experience when watching this film is the constant self- reflection of you're own life and the things you take for granted like walking. It's an amazing thing to watch a feature length documentary that is not dominated by a storyline and can just present an event while still being able to keep your attention. This is done by the careful construction of stories that the families tell about their children and showing the shear joy they get through this unique experience. Well done Abbey Curran!

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.

K-R-Hallagan In this age of post-empirical popular culture, we tend to dismiss anything to do with stereotypically vain connotations, most obviously beauty pageants, and in the case of shows like 'Toddlers in Tiaras' we immediately denounce the practice as culturally damaging, and the people involved as ungrounded. 'Miss You Can Do It' not only presented me with selfless characters, but it shows us what child pageants should be. An environment for friendly competition, strengthening self esteems, and the realization that our personal problems should never be a limiting factor. These children push through adversity, and you can see them and their families shedding preconceptions of 'can' and 'can't'.A truly heart-warming story.