Name: Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story, A
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2015-09-25

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

Genre

Documentary

Release Date

September 25, 2015

Studio

Cinedigm Entertainment

Official Site

http://www.abraveheartfilm.com/

Information

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/

Cast and Crew

Director

Sara Hirsh Bordo

Producer

Sara Hirsh Bordo

Screenwriter

Michael Campo

Starring

Lizzie Velasquez
Rita Velasquez
Lupe Velasquez
Chris Velasquez
Marina Velasquez

Synopsis

"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.