A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story (2015)
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A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story (2015)

Genre
Documentary
Release Date
September 25, 2015
Studio
Cinedigm Entertainment
Official Site
http://www.abraveheartfilm.com/
Genre
Documentary
Release Date
September 25, 2015
MPAA Rating
PG-13
Duration
78 minute(s)
Production Budget
-
Studio
Cinedigm Entertainment
Official Site
http://www.abraveheartfilm.com/
Director
Sara Hirsh Bordo
Producer
Sara Hirsh Bordo
Screenwriter
Michael Campo
Starring
  • Lizzie Velasquez
  • Rita Velasquez
  • Lupe Velasquez
  • Chris Velasquez
  • Marina Velasquez

"A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story" is 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.