A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story

Name: A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story
Genre: Biography, Family, Documentary
Released: September 25, 2015
Duration: 78 min
Rating: 70
Cast: Lizzie Velasquez

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Cinedigm | Release Date: September 25, 2015 | PG-13

Starring: Lizzie Velasquez

Summary: 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 andBorn 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. [Cinedigm]… Expand

Director: Sara Hirsh Bordo

Genre(s): Biography, Family, Documentary

Rating: PG-13

Runtime: 78 min

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Drew McWeeny

Sep 24, 2015

It's a very direct film, a lovely portrait of family and strength and just how far one voice can carry. Read full review

Katie Walsh

Sep 24, 2015

With simple storytelling, the film allows its star, Velasquez, to shine, and with her endless reserves of positive energy, eloquent speaking and willingness to be vulnerable, it's no wonder millions of people have already found her inspirational. Read full review

Joe Neumaier

Sep 25, 2015

She's inexhaustible, seemingly everywhere at once and, throughout director Sara Hirsh Bordo's unblinking, well-directed film, she is absolutely and fearlessly herself. Which is exactly as it should be -- the world needs Lizzie Velasquez. Read full review

Ken Jaworowski

Sep 24, 2015

The makers of A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story leave a few too many questions unanswered, but their subject’s immense optimism steamrolls through the documentary’s shortcomings. Indeed, there seems to be little this woman can’t vanquish. Read full review

RogerEbert.com Christy Lemire

Sep 25, 2015

It’s a worthwhile film that could have been a powerful film if it had gone beyond the skin-deep. Read full review

Tirdad Derakhshani

Sep 24, 2015

Velásquez is a remarkable individual, and her message should not go unheeded. Read full review

Meave Gallagher

Sep 21, 2015

A Brave Heart is not very sophisticated, flitting between Lizzie the internet celebrity, Lizzie the anti-bullying activist, Lizzie the beloved eldest daughter of a close-knit family, and Lizzie the young woman whose health challenges make her advocacy even harder. Read full review

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Apr 2, 2016

The world's ugliest woman (Lol, still better than Awkward) is risking her life to survive being the ugliest thing in the world (which is again still better than Awkward). Take in the quest to imagine how horrible it can be being the ugliest woman in the world (which will always be betterThe world's ugliest woman (Lol, still better than Awkward) is risking her life to survive being the ugliest thing in the world (which is again still better than Awkward). Take in the quest to imagine how horrible it can be being the ugliest woman in the world (which will always be better than Awkward).… Expand

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