Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image
Genres
Overview
A documentary about body image and the industry leaders challenging society's unrealistic and dangerous standards of beauty.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
83 min
Release Date
2017-06-22
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
1
Vote Average
7
Danielle Brooks
Herself
Tim Gunn
Himself
Tess Holliday
Herself
Iskra Lawrence
Herself
Denise Bidot
Emme
Emme
Christian Siriano
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