Summaries

A documentary following the life of Lizzie Velasquez, her triumphant journey to the other side of bullying, and her mission to inspire and empower a more positive online environment.

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.—Sara Hirsh Bordo

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Keywords
  • bullying
  • motivational speaker
  • marfanoid progeroid lipodystrophy syndrome
  • congenital disease
Genres
  • Family
  • Biography
  • Documentary
Release date Sep 24, 2015
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG-13
Countries of origin United States
Language English Spanish
Filming locations Austin, Texas, USA
Production companies Honest Engine Films Women Rising

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Runtime 1h 18m
Color Color
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