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A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story

The film tells the story of a woman who transforms her past experiences of being bullied into a powerful force for good, using social media to inspire kindness and positivity in others.

Lizzie Velasquez, a 26-year-old woman weighing 58 pounds, overcomes cyberbullying to become an anti-bullying activist. Born with a rare syndrome, she faced bullying as a child and teenager, including a YouTube video labeling her "The World's Ugliest Woman." The documentary follows her journey from a TEDx talk to lobbying on Capitol Hill for a federal anti-bullying bill.

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Info about A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story

Studio(s): Honest Engine Films

Originally Released: United States, Mar 14, 2015

Production Countries: Mexico, United States, Spain

Genres:Biography, Documentary, Family