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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 and ...

Directed By: Sara Hirsh Bordo

Written By: Michael Campo

A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
70
User Score Mixed or Average Based on 14 User Ratings
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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 and ...

Directed By: Sara Hirsh Bordo

Written By: Michael Campo

Where to Watch

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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Generally Favorable Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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73% Positive
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27% Mixed
3 Reviews
0% Negative
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User Score
Mixed or Average Based on 14 User Ratings
5.9
64% Positive
9 Ratings
7% Mixed
1 Rating
29% Negative
4 Ratings

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Production Company Honest Engine Films, Women Rising
Release Date Sep 25, 2015
Duration 1 h 18 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline Bullying stories are famous for having victims, not heroes
SXSW Film Festival
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Lower East Side Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Newport Beach Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination