Brainwashed: Fighting Against A Toxic Culture With Nina Menkes

Women have been objectified in the media since time immemorial, being treated as mere sex symbols for the satisfaction of the male gaze. Cinematic pioneer Nina Menkes is actively addressing this problem through her groundbreaking documentary, Brainwashed: Sex-Camera-Power . She joins Debra Graugnard to shed light on how A-list directors have been using the film industry to perpetuate a toxic environment where women are harassed, assaulted, and discriminated against, directly attacking their selfhood. Nina also talks about the profound repercussions of being trained to see oneself as an object, as well as why glamour is not about your external appearances. Discover how you are brainwashed by the media and use your dollars to make a real difference. For more information, visit

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Brainwashed: Fighting Against A Toxic Culture With Nina Menkes is an episode from Self-Care For The Soul by Debra Graugnard.

This episode is 31:36 long.

This episode was published on Feb 2, 2026.

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