A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story

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.

This screening will be followed by a facilitated discussion.

Fem Flicks is a joint effort of the UNT Women’s Studies Program, the UNT Multicultural Center and the UNT Media Library and has been running for nine years.

Fem Flicks Fall 2016 Schedule

No Más Bebés​ September 14 // 4 pm​ // Chilton Hall Room 111C
India’s Daughter October 12 // ​4 pm​ // ​Union Room 382B
A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story November 9 // 4 pm // ​Willis Room 140