A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story

Sep 25 2015 PG-13 1h 18m
Biography, Documentary, Family

A documentary following the inspiring journey of 25 yr old, 58 pound Lizzie from cyber-bullying victim to anti-bullying activist

Plot

A BRAVE HEART: The Lizzie Velasquez Story is a documentary following the inspiring journey of 26 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.

Written by

Michael Campo

Directed by

Sara Hirsh Bordo

Production Countries

Spain, United States of America, Mexico

Production Companies

Honest Engine Films

Languages

English

Awards

6 wins & 3 nominations

Scores
# of Votes
531
Average Rating
7.5 out of 10
Metascore
70
Popularity
NA