Chloé Hayden has taken the world by storm, not only for her role as Quinni in the popular Netflix series Heartbreak High, but for her authenticity as an advocate for disability rights and diversity. Now, Chloé has teamed up with Nova Entertainment to launch the new original podcast Boldly Me, launching today.
‘Boldly Me’ will see Chloé Hayden interview people who, just like herself, are living life boldly as their true selves. Each episode will see Chloé joined in conversation with someone known for living their life authentically and with confidence, sharing everything from life lessons to advice for overcoming challenges, and learning to embrace your sparkle. ‘Boldly Me’ will be the perfect companion for anyone needing a confidence boost to fully embrace their most authentic self.
Guests include high-profile names including Grace Tame, Nedd Brockmann, Deni Todorovic, Dylan Alcott, Tim Minchin, Brihony Dawson and Rj Mitte, alongside many interesting...
‘Boldly Me’ will see Chloé Hayden interview people who, just like herself, are living life boldly as their true selves. Each episode will see Chloé joined in conversation with someone known for living their life authentically and with confidence, sharing everything from life lessons to advice for overcoming challenges, and learning to embrace your sparkle. ‘Boldly Me’ will be the perfect companion for anyone needing a confidence boost to fully embrace their most authentic self.
Guests include high-profile names including Grace Tame, Nedd Brockmann, Deni Todorovic, Dylan Alcott, Tim Minchin, Brihony Dawson and Rj Mitte, alongside many interesting...
- 4/24/2023
- Podnews.net
The world’s largest youth empowerment event, We Day, is returning to Seattle on May 3, 2018 at KeyArena.
An unparalleled celebration of young people committed to making a difference, We Day Seattle will bring together over 16,000 engaged students and educators from across the state for a powerful, life-changing experience featuring renowned speakers, innovative thought leaders and celebrity performers.
Announced today, the initial lineup for We Day Seattle includes We Day Seattle Co-Chairs Ciara and Russell Wilson, along with Doug Baldwin of the Seattle Seahawks, Bella Thorne, Rachel Platten, Noah Cyrus, Ann Curry, Diane Guerrero, Jacob Tremblay, Jack & Jack, Olivia Holt, Anthony Gonzalez, Esera Tualo, Lizzie Velasquez, and more. Joined by international activist and We Day co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger, the exciting lineup will share their passion for change, energize the crowd and motivate young people to continue to take action on pressing issues to affect positive change in their communities and around the world.
An unparalleled celebration of young people committed to making a difference, We Day Seattle will bring together over 16,000 engaged students and educators from across the state for a powerful, life-changing experience featuring renowned speakers, innovative thought leaders and celebrity performers.
Announced today, the initial lineup for We Day Seattle includes We Day Seattle Co-Chairs Ciara and Russell Wilson, along with Doug Baldwin of the Seattle Seahawks, Bella Thorne, Rachel Platten, Noah Cyrus, Ann Curry, Diane Guerrero, Jacob Tremblay, Jack & Jack, Olivia Holt, Anthony Gonzalez, Esera Tualo, Lizzie Velasquez, and more. Joined by international activist and We Day co-founders Craig and Marc Kielburger, the exciting lineup will share their passion for change, energize the crowd and motivate young people to continue to take action on pressing issues to affect positive change in their communities and around the world.
- 4/11/2018
- Look to the Stars
Lizzie Velasquez is wary whenever she starts up a relationship with a new guy.
The motivational speaker who dealt with years of bullying over her appearance always wonders if they have an ulterior motive.
“You see, dating isn’t as straightforward for me as it is for most people my age,” Velasquez, 28, writes in her new book, Dare to Be Kind, out Tuesday. “When I meet someone, whether in person or online, I always have to wonder, ‘What’s their real motive?’ ”
Conscious that her “looks are a bit unique,” Velasquez says she often doubts a guy’s interest at first,...
The motivational speaker who dealt with years of bullying over her appearance always wonders if they have an ulterior motive.
“You see, dating isn’t as straightforward for me as it is for most people my age,” Velasquez, 28, writes in her new book, Dare to Be Kind, out Tuesday. “When I meet someone, whether in person or online, I always have to wonder, ‘What’s their real motive?’ ”
Conscious that her “looks are a bit unique,” Velasquez says she often doubts a guy’s interest at first,...
- 6/6/2017
- by Julie Mazziotta
- PEOPLE.com
The latest series to arrive on the subscription video on-demand (Svod) service Fullscreen is a talk show that works its creator’s life story into its premise. Lizzie Velasquez is the host of Unzipped, in which she will talk to guests about how beauty standards have influenced their lives and careers both positively and negatively.
Velasquez, born with a rare congenital disease, has faced bullying her entire life based on her appearance. Rather than succumbing to the trolls, she has used the abuse she has endured as the basis for her career as a motivational speaker and YouTube vlogger. Along the way, she has inspired many of her colleagues in the online video community.
Now, with Unzipped, she will explore the concept of beauty standards -- which have played a major role in her own life -- through the experiences of others. In each episode, she and her guests will...
Velasquez, born with a rare congenital disease, has faced bullying her entire life based on her appearance. Rather than succumbing to the trolls, she has used the abuse she has endured as the basis for her career as a motivational speaker and YouTube vlogger. Along the way, she has inspired many of her colleagues in the online video community.
Now, with Unzipped, she will explore the concept of beauty standards -- which have played a major role in her own life -- through the experiences of others. In each episode, she and her guests will...
- 4/4/2017
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Fullscreen isn’t slowing down on its quest to build an Svod service for the MTV generation, as the company just announced a slate of seven original series that will arrive on the platform in coming weeks. The personality-driven shows aim to give viewers a glimpse behind the scenes at their favorite creators, including Andrea Russett, Pretty Little Liars star Shay Mitchell, and motivational speaker Lizzie Velasquez.
Russett, for instance, will host a previously-announced talk show dubbed Apologies In Advance -- premiering next Thursday -- in which she will serve up cocktails and dish on relationships and sex with surprise guests. In Shades Of Shay, Mitchell will headline an eight-episode docuseries of sorts that follows her on her next chapter in life after wrapping her hit show. And Velasquez, who was born with a rare congenital disease but rose to fame after speaking out against cyberbullies, will interview guests on...
Russett, for instance, will host a previously-announced talk show dubbed Apologies In Advance -- premiering next Thursday -- in which she will serve up cocktails and dish on relationships and sex with surprise guests. In Shades Of Shay, Mitchell will headline an eight-episode docuseries of sorts that follows her on her next chapter in life after wrapping her hit show. And Velasquez, who was born with a rare congenital disease but rose to fame after speaking out against cyberbullies, will interview guests on...
- 1/12/2017
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
Before you share a meme, remember that there’s an actual person in that photo.
That’s the message motivational speaker Lizzie Velasquez shared on Instagram after discovering that she unwillingly became the face of a body shaming meme.
“I’ve seen a ton of memes like this all over @facebook recently. I’m writing this post not as someone who is a victim but as someone who is using their voice,” Velasquez, 27, writes. “Yes, it’s very late at night as I type this but I do so as a reminder that the innocent people that are being put...
That’s the message motivational speaker Lizzie Velasquez shared on Instagram after discovering that she unwillingly became the face of a body shaming meme.
“I’ve seen a ton of memes like this all over @facebook recently. I’m writing this post not as someone who is a victim but as someone who is using their voice,” Velasquez, 27, writes. “Yes, it’s very late at night as I type this but I do so as a reminder that the innocent people that are being put...
- 12/16/2016
- by Julie Mazziotta
- PEOPLE.com
The Advertising Council (aka Ad Council) is a non-profit organization started way back in 1941 that's known for its socially-conscious public service announcements. Back in April 2015, the org that's been behind such iconic, altruistic, and informative figures and campaigns as Smokey Bear, McGruff the Crime Dog, Nancy's Reagan's "Just Say No," and Michelle Obama's "Let's Move" launched Creators For Good, a program that leverages the influence of YouTube and social media stars in order to move the needle on important social issues. 19 months later, Creators For Good is making some serious noise.
At the Ad Council’s annual Public Service Award Dinner held at the iconic Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria, the nonprofit feted some of its creative partners and recognized the important work they've done across multiple campaigns.
While many Creators For Good videos have raised awareness for the issues they represent, a recent addition to the initiative...
At the Ad Council’s annual Public Service Award Dinner held at the iconic Grand Ballroom of the Waldorf Astoria, the nonprofit feted some of its creative partners and recognized the important work they've done across multiple campaigns.
While many Creators For Good videos have raised awareness for the issues they represent, a recent addition to the initiative...
- 11/23/2016
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
A waitress at a popular burger restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa, received a rude comment instead of a tip from one of her customers based solely on what she looks like. Taelor Beeck - who is proud of her pink hair and individual sense of style - went to pick up a check left by one of her patrons, and noticed that they had crossed out the line for tip and written in, "Tips are only for normal-looking people." "At first, I felt really upset," Beeck told Who TV. "I felt attacked. I almost felt like I was back in middle school all over again,...
- 3/22/2016
- by Gabrielle Olya, @GabyOlya
- PEOPLE.com
A waitress at a popular burger restaurant in Des Moines, Iowa, received a rude comment instead of a tip from one of her customers based solely on what she looks like. Taelor Beeck - who is proud of her pink hair and individual sense of style - went to pick up a check left by one of her patrons, and noticed that they had crossed out the line for tip and written in, "Tips are only for normal-looking people." "At first, I felt really upset," Beeck told Who TV. "I felt attacked. I almost felt like I was back in middle school all over again,...
- 3/22/2016
- by Gabrielle Olya, @GabyOlya
- PEOPLE.com
Casual is the new dark comedy produced by Jason Reitman exclusively for Hulu. We talk to series stars Tommy Dewey and Michaela Watkins about how thy walk the fine line between comedy and drama. Then meet Lizzie Velasquez, branded “the world’s ugliest woman” by an online bully who turned that into an inspiring new documentary called A Brave Heart.
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- 10/15/2015
- by Mike Raub
- Comicmix.com
Kylie Jenner is known for taking risks with her style, but the bright blue lips she sported Monday while spending time with her dad Caitlyn Jenner were more than just a playful fashion statement.
"Wearing blue lips today in honor of world bullying prevention. #BlueShirtDay2015 #WorldBullyingPreventionDay," the 18-year-old wrote on an Instagram selfie of her and Caitlyn. "Wear blue and post a pic with the hashtags! Spread love and you will receive. Nothing can be done if we don't do it together!"
Bullying prevention is a cause near and dear to Kylie's heart. Not only has she repeatedly shown her...
"Wearing blue lips today in honor of world bullying prevention. #BlueShirtDay2015 #WorldBullyingPreventionDay," the 18-year-old wrote on an Instagram selfie of her and Caitlyn. "Wear blue and post a pic with the hashtags! Spread love and you will receive. Nothing can be done if we don't do it together!"
Bullying prevention is a cause near and dear to Kylie's heart. Not only has she repeatedly shown her...
- 10/6/2015
- by Andrea Park, @scandreapark
- People.com - TV Watch
October is National Bullying Prevention Month, and that distinction is very important to Lizzie Velasquez. Velasquez, a YouTube vlogger and motivational speaker, has a rare congenital disease that prevents her from accumulating body fat and dramatically impacts her physical appearance. As a result, she has become a regular target for cyberbullies, who have in the past dubbed her the “world’s ugliest woman.”
Velasquez has dedicated her life to standing up to her bullies and speaking out against bullying in all its forms. Now, she’s getting some help. In a new video posted by the Women Rising organization, celebrities recognize National Bullying Prevention Month and vow to “stand with Lizzie.”
Many of the stars who stand with Lizzie, such as iJustine, Michelle Phan, and Felicia Day, are her peers on YouTube. Others, such as Kristen Bell, Chris Hemsworth, and Katie Couric, and known for their work in TV and film.
Velasquez has dedicated her life to standing up to her bullies and speaking out against bullying in all its forms. Now, she’s getting some help. In a new video posted by the Women Rising organization, celebrities recognize National Bullying Prevention Month and vow to “stand with Lizzie.”
Many of the stars who stand with Lizzie, such as iJustine, Michelle Phan, and Felicia Day, are her peers on YouTube. Others, such as Kristen Bell, Chris Hemsworth, and Katie Couric, and known for their work in TV and film.
- 10/2/2015
- by Sam Gutelle
- Tubefilter.com
Lizzie Velasquez, who was born with a rare genetic syndrome that makes it impossible to gain weight, let filmmaker Sara Bordo into her life in order to make the inspiring film A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story. The Lizzie Velasquez Story Growing up, Velasquez soon learned that there was something different about her. She […]
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- 9/29/2015
- by Chelsea Regan
- Uinterview
Lizzie Velasquez was born with a rare syndrome that prevents her from gaining weight along with other medical issues. She lived with this syndrome for 25 years undiagnosed. Her appearance found her withdrawing from other students, getting bullied and constantly stared at. The film, "A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velazquez Story," directed by Sara Hirsh Bordo, follows Lizzie as she dedicates her life to being an anti-bullying activist after discovering millions of people all over the world were inspired by her story. The film angers and saddens you, yet Lizzie's big heart and relentless spirit will make yours smile and even laugh. It also shows you what the love of family and community can do to always make you feel beautiful. The film is out in theaters now.
LatinoBuzz: How did this impressive team come about to make the film?
Lizzie: Our director and producer Sara put our incredible team together and we have been such a family from the beginning. She had produced the TEDxAustinWomen event where I gave my talk. She brought Alexis, another TEDxAustinWomen producer and fellow Austinite, Chris our editor who worked on the amazing film "Boyhood," and the list goes on. We are also so honored to have Sara Bareilles’ work with all of the music for the film. She wrote to me after the TEDx talk and Sara and Ngoc, who did publicity for the film, reached out to see if she was interested when we decided to make the film. Her original version of the song Brave is one of my favorite moments in the film.
LatinoBuzz: You've touched many people's lives, but is there one particular person you know you changed so much?
Lizzie: I feel so lucky to hear often about how my story has given others hope. It’s hard to pick just one, but they are each my heroes because of their bravery to keep going. If they can persevere through what they’re going through, so can I.
LatinoBuzz: What was that moment like when you got a call from Ted Talks?
Lizzie: Sara and Alexis reached out and asked if I was interested in giving a talk. I didn’t know it would change everything.
LatinoBuzz: Were you surprised when you found yourself in other countries and people were moved by your Ted talk?
Lizzie: Sara is always saying how “hope is universal” and that “bullying doesn’t discriminate.” I will let her words answer this.
LatinoBuzz: What is the definition of your ultimate happiness? What does that look like?
Lizzie: To me, ultimate happiness is a journey, not a destination. It’s not somewhere you end up, it’s making choices every day to make yourself happy. To make the right choices for yourself. I’m not saying I have it perfected! It’s a daily practice, but it’s something I work really hard to be mindful of.
LatinoBuzz: Are you a down low fashionista? All your outfits in the film were dope!
Lizzie: When you are tiny like me and it’s hard to find clothes that fit you get really creative! I do love fashion though, and it's so fun to play with different things. Right now I’m into these new booties my mom found. I don’t wear heels, so these wedge booties are making me feel super stylish!
LatinoBuzz: Is there a historic figure you admire most?
Lizzie: Again, it’s hard for me to pick just one. So I would actually rather talk about how much I admire my parents, Rita and Lupe. As you will see in the film, I was definitely born into the family that was perfect for me and we were perfect for each other. I wish we lived in a world where all kids were loved by their parents how I was and am every day.
LatinoBuzz: You've been flown all over. Which place or event stole your heart?
Lizzie: Sara and I were lucky enough to travel to Traverse City, Michigan by Michael Moore for his festival this summer and we just Loved it there! Shout out to all of the incredible people there. It’s such an incredibly kind community, so generous, beautiful, and not a super-fast city. Lots of people who move a little slower just like I do!
LatinoBuzz; Why has the federal anti-bullying bill taken so long to pass?
Lizzie: It’s a frustrating process to be sure. It has a lot more democratic support than it has republican support. It’s now been 9 years/4 terms. We’re hopeful that we can help ignite more action from people who care about the bill through our platform on Imwithlizzie.com so that the members of Congress see finally that they need to pay more attention to what issues families care about most.
LatinoBuzz: Do you think the government does enough to protect children?
Lizzie: Once Ssia passes, my answer will be Yes.
For more information and screening times, please visit http://imwithlizzie.com/ and join her movement!
Written by Juan Caceres . LatinoBuzz is a feature on SydneysBuzz that highlights Latino indie talent and upcoming trends in Latino film with the specific objective of presenting a broad range of Latino voices. Follow [At]LatinoBuzz on Twitter and Facebook...
LatinoBuzz: How did this impressive team come about to make the film?
Lizzie: Our director and producer Sara put our incredible team together and we have been such a family from the beginning. She had produced the TEDxAustinWomen event where I gave my talk. She brought Alexis, another TEDxAustinWomen producer and fellow Austinite, Chris our editor who worked on the amazing film "Boyhood," and the list goes on. We are also so honored to have Sara Bareilles’ work with all of the music for the film. She wrote to me after the TEDx talk and Sara and Ngoc, who did publicity for the film, reached out to see if she was interested when we decided to make the film. Her original version of the song Brave is one of my favorite moments in the film.
LatinoBuzz: You've touched many people's lives, but is there one particular person you know you changed so much?
Lizzie: I feel so lucky to hear often about how my story has given others hope. It’s hard to pick just one, but they are each my heroes because of their bravery to keep going. If they can persevere through what they’re going through, so can I.
LatinoBuzz: What was that moment like when you got a call from Ted Talks?
Lizzie: Sara and Alexis reached out and asked if I was interested in giving a talk. I didn’t know it would change everything.
LatinoBuzz: Were you surprised when you found yourself in other countries and people were moved by your Ted talk?
Lizzie: Sara is always saying how “hope is universal” and that “bullying doesn’t discriminate.” I will let her words answer this.
LatinoBuzz: What is the definition of your ultimate happiness? What does that look like?
Lizzie: To me, ultimate happiness is a journey, not a destination. It’s not somewhere you end up, it’s making choices every day to make yourself happy. To make the right choices for yourself. I’m not saying I have it perfected! It’s a daily practice, but it’s something I work really hard to be mindful of.
LatinoBuzz: Are you a down low fashionista? All your outfits in the film were dope!
Lizzie: When you are tiny like me and it’s hard to find clothes that fit you get really creative! I do love fashion though, and it's so fun to play with different things. Right now I’m into these new booties my mom found. I don’t wear heels, so these wedge booties are making me feel super stylish!
LatinoBuzz: Is there a historic figure you admire most?
Lizzie: Again, it’s hard for me to pick just one. So I would actually rather talk about how much I admire my parents, Rita and Lupe. As you will see in the film, I was definitely born into the family that was perfect for me and we were perfect for each other. I wish we lived in a world where all kids were loved by their parents how I was and am every day.
LatinoBuzz: You've been flown all over. Which place or event stole your heart?
Lizzie: Sara and I were lucky enough to travel to Traverse City, Michigan by Michael Moore for his festival this summer and we just Loved it there! Shout out to all of the incredible people there. It’s such an incredibly kind community, so generous, beautiful, and not a super-fast city. Lots of people who move a little slower just like I do!
LatinoBuzz; Why has the federal anti-bullying bill taken so long to pass?
Lizzie: It’s a frustrating process to be sure. It has a lot more democratic support than it has republican support. It’s now been 9 years/4 terms. We’re hopeful that we can help ignite more action from people who care about the bill through our platform on Imwithlizzie.com so that the members of Congress see finally that they need to pay more attention to what issues families care about most.
LatinoBuzz: Do you think the government does enough to protect children?
Lizzie: Once Ssia passes, my answer will be Yes.
For more information and screening times, please visit http://imwithlizzie.com/ and join her movement!
Written by Juan Caceres . LatinoBuzz is a feature on SydneysBuzz that highlights Latino indie talent and upcoming trends in Latino film with the specific objective of presenting a broad range of Latino voices. Follow [At]LatinoBuzz on Twitter and Facebook...
- 9/27/2015
- by Juan Caceres
- Sydney's Buzz
Life is hard. Just speaking in general terms, the daily grind of modern life takes a toll on the human mind, body and spirit. Granted, we’ve done all this to ourselves, but still the drive to survive and succeed in life is a daunting endeavor. Now, consider you’re not “normal” by society’s standards? Consider the playing field is not level in your life, but rather has been shifted and upended to resemble something like a cruelly insane funhouse ride. Consider what it would be like to have an undiagnosed syndrome that, amongst other things, causes your body to look so abnormally different from everyone else as to be labeled a freak? How do you feel, right now?
A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story is a new documentary from director Sara Bordo that made waves and garnered immense support when it played at the SXSW Film Festival.
A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story is a new documentary from director Sara Bordo that made waves and garnered immense support when it played at the SXSW Film Festival.
- 9/25/2015
- by Travis Keune
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
One of the things I am keenly aware of as I share movies and other media with my sons is that they take the things we watch together very seriously, and in many cases, they are piecing together their knowledge of the world and the way it works from not only the films and the media, but from my reaction to them as well. WIth that in mind, one of the words I want to be careful with is "hero," because I do think there's a tendency with media to program our perception of heroism as being defined by action and violence. There are two films about heroism this year that take a different approach, both of them important, both of them enormously emotional. "Batkid Begins" is about the heroism of community, of the way people were inspired to these remarkable lengths by something as simple as the illness of a child.
- 9/24/2015
- by Drew McWeeny
- Hitfix
Film critics are often seen as a cynical bunch, eager to tear into anything too sweet or sincere and mock it in quippy headlines and snarky pull quotes. But “A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story” threatens to melt even the grinchiest of hearts in its audience, sending us to thesaurus.com looking for alternatives to avoid overusing the word “inspiring.” Criticizing a capably made documentary whose primary goal is to educate its audience about the triumph of a woman who won’t be a victim of cyberbullying could put you on the level with a cruel, faceless YouTube commenter. Sara Hirsh Bordo’s directorial debut explores the moving story of Lizzie Velasquez. Born in 1989 with a rare genetic disorder, Velasquez experienced bullying and isolation as a young girl who didn’t look like her classmates as she was unable to gain weight and had issues with her sight. But...
- 9/24/2015
- by Kimber Myers
- The Playlist
Our resident VOD expert tells you what's new to rent and/or own this week via various Digital HD providers such as cable Movies On Demand, Amazon, iTunes, Vudu, Google Play and, of course, Netflix. Cable Movies On Demand: Same-day-as-disc releases, older titles and pretheatrical exclusives for rent, priced from $3-$10, in 24- or 48-hour periods Pitch Perfect 2 (comedy sequel; Anna Kendrick, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Brittany Snow; rated PG-13) Saint Laurent (drama/biopic; Gaspard Ulliel, Léa Seydoux; rated R) A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story (documentary; Lizzie Velasquez; premieres 9/25 on cable Mod and in theaters; rated PG-13) Digital HD: Rent from $4-$7 or own from $13-$20 (HD may cost more than Sd) Vudu Offers the...
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- 9/23/2015
- by Robert B. DeSalvo
- Movies.com
Cinedigm has announced A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story will be released on Friday, September 25th. Released with an eye towards making the film as accessible as possible to the widest audience, the movie will be featured in select theaters in top markets and on Digital HD and On Demand simultaneously.
The film is also available now for pre-order to individuals, educators, communities and organizations that want to host their own screenings in schools or theaters via Tugg.com. The highly acclaimed documentary premiered at SXSW this past March and went on to win the prestigious Audience Award in its category and has won top honors at every single festival it has played since then, including the special Spirit Award at Geena Davis’ Inaugural Bentonville Film Festival. Directed and produced by first-time filmmaker, Sara Hirsh Bordo, A Brave Heart showcases original music from multi Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles. YouTube...
The film is also available now for pre-order to individuals, educators, communities and organizations that want to host their own screenings in schools or theaters via Tugg.com. The highly acclaimed documentary premiered at SXSW this past March and went on to win the prestigious Audience Award in its category and has won top honors at every single festival it has played since then, including the special Spirit Award at Geena Davis’ Inaugural Bentonville Film Festival. Directed and produced by first-time filmmaker, Sara Hirsh Bordo, A Brave Heart showcases original music from multi Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles. YouTube...
- 7/7/2015
- by Michelle McCue
- WeAreMovieGeeks.com
Read More: Cinedigm Picks Up Inspiring SXSW Doc 'A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story' "A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story" gained critical acclaim at this year's SXSW, where it won the Audience Award in its category for telling the empowering story of Lizzie Velasquez, the 63-pound 26-year-old anti-bullying activist who is changing the nation as we speak. Born with a rare condition in which she cannot gain weight, Velasquez was the victim of cyberbullying throughout her childhood, especially through a YouTube video she discovered about her entitled "The Ugliest Woman In The World." The documentary follows Velasquez on her mentally and physically challenging journey, and leads up to her multi-million viewed TEDxAustinWomen talk, where she fully established herself as a motivational speaker and lobbyist for a federal anti-bullying bill. "This movie shines a light on my personal journey, but we have always felt that this truly is.
- 7/7/2015
- by Sarah Choi
- Indiewire
The Lower East Side Film Festival has announced, exclusively to Indiewire, that the closing night film will be "A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story." The film, directed by, Sara Hirsh Bordo, became one of Kickstarter's most successful crowd-funded documentary projects of all time and has already won awards at SXSW, Newport Beach and the inaugural Bentonville Film Festival, founded by Geena Davis, where it received the Bff Spirit Award. The film's official synopsis reads: "The Lizzie Velasquez Story follows the inspiring journey of 26 year old, 63 pound Lizzie from cyber-bullying victim to anti-bullying activist. 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...
- 5/20/2015
- by Casey Cipriani
- Indiewire
Jack Of The Red Hearts and In My Father’s House were among the winners on Friday night at Geena Davis and Arc Entertainment’s inaugural Bentonville Film Festival (Bff) in Arkansas.
Janet Grillo’s Jack Of The Red Hearts claimed the jury award, while Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg’s In My Father’s House took the best documentary prize.
Best family feature was awarded to Morgan Matthews’ A Brilliant Young Mind, Meet The Patels from Geeta V Patel and Ravi V Patel took the Highest Diversity prize and Big Stone Gap from Adriana Trigiani won best ensemble award.
Stephanie Linus earned the best protagonist for her role in Dry, while Elizabeth Van Meter’s documentary Thao’s Library won the audience award.
The Dernsie Award for best screenplay sponsored by Bruce Dern and Jason Netter of Kickstart Productions went to Ani Simon-Kennedy for The Short History Of The Long Road.
The Bff Spirit...
Janet Grillo’s Jack Of The Red Hearts claimed the jury award, while Ricki Stern and Annie Sundberg’s In My Father’s House took the best documentary prize.
Best family feature was awarded to Morgan Matthews’ A Brilliant Young Mind, Meet The Patels from Geeta V Patel and Ravi V Patel took the Highest Diversity prize and Big Stone Gap from Adriana Trigiani won best ensemble award.
Stephanie Linus earned the best protagonist for her role in Dry, while Elizabeth Van Meter’s documentary Thao’s Library won the audience award.
The Dernsie Award for best screenplay sponsored by Bruce Dern and Jason Netter of Kickstart Productions went to Ani Simon-Kennedy for The Short History Of The Long Road.
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- 5/8/2015
- by jeremykay67@gmail.com (Jeremy Kay)
- ScreenDaily
The topic of bullying seems to be a mysterious one. It's talked about quite often, with advocates both young and old rallying for it to be taken seriously within school systems. And yet, legislatures don't think it's an issue worth fighting for. A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story is a documentary film that shows us what the fight against bullying looks like in reality.
You might recognize Lizzie Velasquez right away. Diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder from birth, she was given the heartbreaking title of "World's Ugliest Woman" by an online YouTube bully at the age of 17, sparking millions of comments about her appearance. Her disorder, which is discussed more in the film, is one that makes her unable to gain weight (at 25, her current weight is only 58 pounds).
What makes Lizzie's story so unique is that instead of letting that incident bring her down, it sparked a...
You might recognize Lizzie Velasquez right away. Diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder from birth, she was given the heartbreaking title of "World's Ugliest Woman" by an online YouTube bully at the age of 17, sparking millions of comments about her appearance. Her disorder, which is discussed more in the film, is one that makes her unable to gain weight (at 25, her current weight is only 58 pounds).
What makes Lizzie's story so unique is that instead of letting that incident bring her down, it sparked a...
- 4/2/2015
- by Marcelena Mayhorn
- Slackerwood
For Justine Ezarik (aka YouTube phenom iJustine), the decision to transition from making everyday - but hugely popular - videos to producing a feature-length documentary was more personal than business. It started when Ezarik, 30, befriended Lizzie Velasquez on Instagram. Though YouTube turned Ezarik into a star, Velasquez encountered a very different, cruel reception - at just 17 years old she stumbled across a video with 4 million views that dubbed her the "Ugliest Woman in the World" because of a rare syndrome that prevents her from gaining weight. Velasquez took up the mantle of combating Internet bullies, and she and Ezarik eventually crossed paths.
- 3/19/2015
- by Lanford Beard, @lanfordbeard
- PEOPLE.com
For Justine Ezarik (aka YouTube phenom iJustine), the decision to transition from making everyday - but hugely popular - videos to producing a feature-length documentary was more personal than business. It started when Ezarik, 30, befriended Lizzie Velasquez on Instagram. Though YouTube turned Ezarik into a star, Velasquez encountered a very different, cruel reception - at just 17 years old she stumbled across a video with 4 million views that dubbed her the "Ugliest Woman in the World" because of a rare syndrome that prevents her from gaining weight. Velasquez took up the mantle of combating Internet bullies, and she and Ezarik eventually crossed paths.
- 3/19/2015
- by Lanford Beard, @lanfordbeard
- PEOPLE.com
Lizzie Velasquez, an anti-bullying activist, and her documentary A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story became the talk of the town at the South By Southwest Festival in Austin. A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story Velasquez was born with an incredibly rare condition that prevents her from gaining weight – she has zero body […]
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- 3/19/2015
- by Olivia Truffaut
- Uinterview
Lizzie Velasquez will never forget the day she came upon a YouTube video with 4 million views and thousands of mean comments naming her the "World's Ugliest Woman." She was only 17 years old. "When I saw it my whole world just felt like it crashed at that moment," Velasquez, 26, tells People of the experience that inspired her new documentary A Brave Heart, which premiered on Saturday at SXSW in Austin, Texas. "I thought, how in the world can I ever pick myself up from this?" But Velasquez - who weighs just 63 lbs. due to a rare syndrome that doesn’t allow...
- 3/19/2015
- by Ana Calderone, @anacalderone
- PEOPLE.com
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Velasquez is 25 years old and weighs 58 pounds. Velasquez, a native Austin and Texas State University alumna, was born with a rare, unnamed syndrome that prevents her from gaining weight. As a child, she was bullied in school for her appearance and later, as a teenager, was bullied online where she found a YouTube video that called her "The World's Ugliest Woman."
A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story, which premiered at SXSW this week, shows Velasquez's physical and emotional journey from bullying victim to anti-bullying activist. The documentary paints a portrait of Velasquez using stories from friends and family and leading up to her 2013 multi-million-viewed TEDxAustin talk. She garnered acclaim from this motivational talk and was invited to speak about her experiences on television shows such as The View, and has been interviewed by the Associated Press, among other publications. These experiences prompted her to lobby on Capitol...
A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story, which premiered at SXSW this week, shows Velasquez's physical and emotional journey from bullying victim to anti-bullying activist. The documentary paints a portrait of Velasquez using stories from friends and family and leading up to her 2013 multi-million-viewed TEDxAustin talk. She garnered acclaim from this motivational talk and was invited to speak about her experiences on television shows such as The View, and has been interviewed by the Associated Press, among other publications. These experiences prompted her to lobby on Capitol...
- 3/19/2015
- by Jordan Gass-Poore'
- Slackerwood
The documentary profiles a courageous woman who is fighting back against online bullying.
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- 2/23/2015
- by Christopher Campbell
- FilmSchoolRejects.com
We can hardly believe that SXSW 2015 is right around the corner, but before the hordes descend on Austin for beer, BBQ and the best in indie cinema, we’ve got a look at one of the unique offerings at the festival this year — the exclusive poster for the documentary “A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story.” The young Lizzie Velasquez, a Texas woman, was born with a rare syndrome, and her experiences with extreme online bullying, led her to find a voice as a spokesperson and vocal anti-bullying activist. Her TEDx talk was the #1 viewed TEDWomen event of 2013, and the producers of that event, Women Rising, are behind this film as well which follows her journey to Capitol Hill as she works to lobby for a federal anti-bullying bill. The poster is indeed striking, with a portrait of Lizzie juxtaposed with some of the hurtful and abusive words that were hurled her way online.
- 2/20/2015
- by Katie Walsh
- The Playlist
Amy Schumer and Bill Hader in TrainwreckPhoto: Universal Pictures With Sundance just wrapping up and Berlin starting up in a few days, we are now immersed in the year-long barrage of film festivals. One such festival in South By Southwest. A few weeks back they announced the first seven films of their program, including the opening night film Brand: A Second Coming. Today, they have revealed the rest of the features to be shown in March (except for the midnight program), and some of it has me very excited. The bigger titles announced do not do much for me. Paul Feig's Spy, starring Melissa McCarthy, and the Will Ferrell/Kevin Hart starrer Get Hard leave a lot to be desired in terms of anticipation, as does a work in progress cut of Judd Apatow's latest film Trainwreck. I'm guessing an Apatow work in progress is probably around three and a half hours.
- 2/3/2015
- by Mike Shutt
- Rope of Silicon
South by Southwest, the multi-faceted film, music and technology festival held annually in Austin, TX will feature such upcoming films as Paul Feig’s Spy, David Gordon Green’s Manglehorn, Alex Gibney’s documentary Steve Jobs: The Man in the Machine, and Ondi Timoner’s Russell Brand profile Brand: A Second Coming as headliners in this year’s film festival lineup.
SXSW runs from March 13 to 21 in Austin and is now in its 22nd year. Variety has details of the 145 films and 100 world premieres bowing at this year’s festival. Brand, as previously reported, will be the festival’s opening night film.
Other notable titles on the list are the Will Ferrell/Kevin Hart comedy Get Hard, a rough cut of Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck, the directorial debut of 28 Days Later screenwriter Alex Garland, Ex Machina, and a new comedy by Michael Showalter, Hello, My Name is Doris.
On the small screen,...
SXSW runs from March 13 to 21 in Austin and is now in its 22nd year. Variety has details of the 145 films and 100 world premieres bowing at this year’s festival. Brand, as previously reported, will be the festival’s opening night film.
Other notable titles on the list are the Will Ferrell/Kevin Hart comedy Get Hard, a rough cut of Judd Apatow’s Trainwreck, the directorial debut of 28 Days Later screenwriter Alex Garland, Ex Machina, and a new comedy by Michael Showalter, Hello, My Name is Doris.
On the small screen,...
- 2/3/2015
- by Brian Welk
- SoundOnSight
The 2015 South by Southwest Film Conference and Festival will open with the world premiere of a documentary about comedian, actor and author Russell Brand, organizers announced Thursday.
“Brand: A Second Coming,” directed by Ondi Timoner (“We Live in Public,” “Dig!”), will open the festival on Friday, March 13 in Austin, Texas.
Organizers also announced six other films that will screen at this year’s festival, including documentaries about singer Mavis Staples, NBA star Serge Ibaka and anti-bullying activist Lizzie Velasquez.
Films will also include “Ex Machina,” a drama from “28 Days Later” writer Alex Garland starring Oscar Isaac; “Hello, My Name Is Doris,...
“Brand: A Second Coming,” directed by Ondi Timoner (“We Live in Public,” “Dig!”), will open the festival on Friday, March 13 in Austin, Texas.
Organizers also announced six other films that will screen at this year’s festival, including documentaries about singer Mavis Staples, NBA star Serge Ibaka and anti-bullying activist Lizzie Velasquez.
Films will also include “Ex Machina,” a drama from “28 Days Later” writer Alex Garland starring Oscar Isaac; “Hello, My Name Is Doris,...
- 1/8/2015
- by Steve Pond
- The Wrap
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