Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image

Nan
1h 23m
2017
7 /10 (1)

Overview

A documentary about body image and the industry leaders challenging society's unrealistic and dangerous standards of beauty.

Country : Not Available
Languages : Not Available
Released Date: 2017-06-22

Top Billed Cast

Danielle Brooks

Herself

Tim Gunn

Himself

Tess Holliday

Herself

Iskra Lawrence

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Denise Bidot

Emme

Emme

Christian Siriano

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