Jennifer Siebel Newsom is back with a new and powerful documentary, Miss Representation: Rise Up. The writer and director is behind some of the most impactful documentaries, including The Mask You Live In. And she is back to doing what she does best, once again shining a spotlight on another pressing issue in society.

Now, more than a decade after her documentary Miss Representation, the writer and producer is set to return with a follow-up that raises equally thought-provoking questions as the 2011 documentary. Here is everything to know about the documentary film, including its release date and how to watch it.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom’s new documentary, Miss Representation: Rise Up, is a powerful look at how modern technology has been weaponised for the wrong reasons. It looks at how social media platforms, algorithms, artificial intelligence tools, and certain apps have been used against women by allowing harassment, bullying, and encouraging misogyny. It sheds light on the massive impact of social media on women, especially young girls, and the rising criticisms of women’s progress.

The film made its premiere in New York theaters on October 22, 2026, and will later move on to more screenings. However, there is no update on the streaming destination for the documentary film yet. The documentary film is a follow-up to her documentary Miss Representation, which was featured at the Sundance Film Festival.

Jennifer Lynn Siebel Newsom wrote and directed the movie. The latest documentary features interviews with women and young girls who have opened up about abuse on social media. Hillary Rodham Clinton, Nancy Pelosi, Amy Klobuchar, Jameela Jamil, and Gretchen Carlson are some of the notable appearances in the documentary film.

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Siebel Newsom, in her interview, has also opened up about her follow-up film.

Jennifer Siebel Newsom, in her 2011 documentary Miss Representation, opened up about the underrepresentation of women in positions of power in the media. And in her sequel, the writer and director focused on how AI tools and certain apps are harming women. In her interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the director called out the tech giants.

“The fact of the matter is we’ve let these guys go unregulated for too long, and they’ve prioritized profit over the health and well-being of not just women and girls, but any vulnerable population,” Siebel Newsom said. “And they’ve exploited women and girls for profit. We are the product, and they’ve done this intentionally.”

Social media and AI technology, and artificial intelligence, have made much impact on people, including young minds. This has been explored across several documentaries over the last few years by renowned directors and writers. However, Siebel Newsom’s documentary also brings a new perspective into focus. 

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