Miss You Can Do It (HBO)

About Miss You Can Do It (HBO)

The HBO's documentary film 'Miss You Can Do It' aired in 2013 is centered around the exceptional 'Miss You Can Do It' pageant, a competition designed for young girls with special needs and challenges. The pageant hosted by Abbey Curran, herself the first woman with a disability to compete in the Miss USA Pageant, focuses on empowering these girls, instilling in them the confidence, and showcasing their capabilities beyond physical limitations.

Making / Production

The documentary is directed by Ron Davis and produced by Clay Westervelt. It captures the journey of the contestants, the determination of their families, and the unwavering spirit of Abbey Curran who initiated this powerful initiative.

Actors

• Abbey Curran: Playing herself, Curran is the heart of the documentary. She is the able organizer who handles the pageant with utmost love and compassion.
• The Contestants: The contestants are the girls with special needs who come from all over the country. They are not actors but real-life fighters battling challenges and stigmas every day.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The director, Ron Davis, was inspired to make this movie after knowing about the Miss You Can Do It Pageant in a TV show.
• Though it is a one-night event, the families and contestants spend months preparing for it.
• Abbey Curran, the organizer, was diagnosed with cerebral palsy at a very young age.

Quotes

• "I realized that if you say 'you can't', you're just letting your mind tell you that. And I decide for myself what I can do, not my body, or anyone else." - Abbey Curran
• "I think it is not about winning, it is about being part of something, and being recognized for who we are." - A contestant

Music, Soundtrack

Miss You Can Do It does not have a traditional film score given its nature as a documentary.

Note: This movie is a documentary, so it may not feature traditional aspects of traditional films like an extensive cast, music, or awards.