A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story

Basic Info:

Released Date:

2015-09-25

Languages:

English, Spanish

Countries:

USA

Runtime:

78 min

Rated:

PG-13

IMDB Ratings:

9.4 (45 Reviews)

Director:

Sara Hirsh Bordo

Genres:

Documentary Biography Family

Cast:

Lizzie Velasquez

Writer:

Michael Campo

Fullplot:

A BRAVE HEART: The Lizzie Velasquez Story is a documentary following the inspiring journey of 26 year old, 58 pound Lizzie from cyber-bullying victim to anti-bullying activist. Born with a rare syndrome that prevents her from gaining weight, Elizabeth "Lizzie" Velasquez was first bullied as a child in school for looking different and, later online, as a teenager when she discovered a YouTube video labeling her "The World's Ugliest Woman." The film chronicles unheard stories and details of Lizzie's physical and emotional journey up to her multi-million viewed TEDx talk, and follows her pursuit from a motivational speaker to Capitol Hill as she lobbies for the first federal anti-bullying bill.

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