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Embrace

2016-08-04 · 90 min · ★ 6.5

Documentary

Embrace follows body image activist Taryn Brumfitt's crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies.

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Directors
Taryn Brumfitt
Production companies
Body Image Movement, Southern Light Alliance
Countries
Australia
Status
Released

Top Cast

Taryn BrumfittTaryn BrumfittSelf
Mia FreedmanMia FreedmanSelf
Ricki LakeRicki LakeSelf
Amanda de CadenetAmanda de CadenetSelf
Renee Airya
Linda Bacon
Jes Baker
Jade Beall
Mathew Brumfitt
Stefania Ferrario
Fardad Forouzanpour
Harnaaz Kaur SandhuHarnaaz Kaur Sandhu
Jane Langton
B. Jeffrey Madoff
Nigel Marsh
Lea Nayeli
Melinda Tankard Reist
Nikiah Seeds
Marika Tiggemann
Tina

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