The hundreds of cruel comments ("Kill it with fire!" "Shoot yourself!") could have ensured that she never left the house again, but instead Lizzie found the strength and courage to stand up and fight back, first with her own YouTube channel and then via many media and speaking appearances across the country and around the world.
But then she found the video someone posted on YouTube with the title "The World's Ugliest Woman" - and it was her. Born with an extremely rare congenital condition that makes it impossible for her to gain weight (among other ongoing health issues), Lizzie has never looked like anyone else - but thanks to loving parents and what sounds like an extremely supportive community, she managed to have a somewhat normal childhood and girlhood, despite some giggles, stares, and teasing. Show moreĪ BRAVE HEART: THE LIZZIE VELASQUEZ STORY introduces viewers to a friendly Texas girl with a big smile, big hair, and an enormous heart. This is an important movie for parents and kids to watch together hopefully it will encourage everyone who sees it to embrace who they are and stand up for themselves and others. That said, some parts can be upsetting, such as when the movie talks about bullying victims who've killed themselves (one mother is interviewed and gets very teary), when Lizzie reads hurtful comments about herself (and her friends and family members react with anger and sadness to her situation), and when Lizzie's precarious health is discussed. She's an outstanding role model, and the film has many powerful messages for tweens and teens. Parents need to know that A Brave Heart is an inspiring, if sometimes intense, documentary about Lizzie Velasquez, who's fought tirelessly against bullying (both online and offline) ever since discovering a video of herself on YouTube titled "The World's Ugliest Woman." Born with a very rare congenital disease, Velasquez faces many health problems but still travels the country and the world speaking out against cruelty and in favor of anti-bullying legislation.
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