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.

After watching far too many episodes of "Toddlers and Tiaras" this documentary brought a welcome change and a refreshing view on beauty pageants. It was nice to see parents entering their daughters in a pageant out of a place of love rather than exploitation. This inspiring story told through the eyes of an amazing woman, Abbey Curran, brought a smile to my face for the entire 74 minutes.I enjoyed the looks into these children's lives – not only how they prepared for the pageant, but a look at their lives at home and the stories surrounding their conditions. This documentary was able to raise awareness about so many different conditions while also promoting inclusion of people with special needs.

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.

This documentary will be awe-spiring to all those who watch it. The subject matter is one, that really, for me, strikes an emotional nerve in you as you hear the story of Abby Curran, a woman who really overcame and defied odds by being A Miss USA pageant contestant despite her physical disability of Cerebal Palsy.The doc follows her story on how she starts her own beauty pageant; the "Miss You Can Do it" beauty pageant, a pageant inspired by kids of all ages with mental and physical disabilities.We continue our journey by getting more involved with the pageant contests as the date gets closer. My heart goes out to these kids, and for me personally, I found it very difficult at times to watch some of them with their symptoms. However, it was because of this reason that I was hit by such a powerful message that the documentary delivers. Everyone can contrive their own message from the movie, but for me that message was delivered by a little girl named Ali. She was born with Spina Bifida, yet despite all odds, is the happiest little girl in the world. She just about loves everything, very social, and more importantly excited about the contest. Who the hell am I to complain about such trivial things when I see this young girl inspire those around her, including myself, through her constant joy and happiness? Pretty soon you come to find out this isn't just Abby's story anymore, this becomes everybody's story who is affected or involved in the pageant, and the tradition they set in place for future generations to come.I give this 7/10 because I felt is spacing was a little off. However, I am more impacted by the story that anything else, and for that reason alone you should watch it. Thanks for listening!