A Brave Heart

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 […]

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• 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. Website: imwithlizzie.com

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