

Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image
2017-06-22 · 83 min · ★ 7.0
A documentary about body image and the industry leaders challenging society's unrealistic and dangerous standards of beauty.
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- Jenny McQuaile
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Danielle BrooksHerself
Tim GunnHimself
Tess HollidayHerself
Iskra LawrenceHerself
Denise Bidot
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