A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story
Release Date: September 25, 2015 (limited)
Studio: Cinedigm
Director: Sara Hirsh Bordo
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for thematic elements involving bullying, and brief strong language)
Screenwriter: N/A
Genre: Documentary
Website: ABraveHeartfilm.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Starring: Lizzie Velasquez, Rita Velasquez, Lupe Velasquez, Chris Velasquez, Marina Velasquez
Plot Summary: From the producers of the most viewed TEDWomen event of 2013 comes "A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story," a documentary following the inspiring journey of 25-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.
Release Date: September 25, 2015 (limited)
Studio: Cinedigm
Director: Sara Hirsh Bordo
MPAA Rating: PG-13 (for thematic elements involving bullying, and brief strong language)
Screenwriter: N/A
Genre: Documentary
Website: ABraveHeartfilm.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram
Starring: Lizzie Velasquez, Rita Velasquez, Lupe Velasquez, Chris Velasquez, Marina Velasquez
Plot Summary: From the producers of the most viewed TEDWomen event of 2013 comes "A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story," a documentary following the inspiring journey of 25-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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