FAT GIRLS FLOAT is an independent documentary in which 300lb. filmmaker Kira Nerusskaya takes the audience on a journey through international fat subculture, giving fat women from four counties an opportunity to have their say.
Despite many glares, glances, and gloating from media, family members, medical communities and the public-at-large; fat women from four countries (England, France, Russia, and the United States) tell their tales of sorrow and success, wow and woe; discussing size discrimination, political activism (fat and size acceptance), and social networking communities. These fat women show how they need to rise above what the world thinks of them and point out their ability to overcome societys condemnation of their bodies through compassionate perseverance. In essence, fat girls float because they do not let their weight weigh them down. http://fatgirlsfloat.blogspot.com/
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This filmmaker is on to something big (no pun intended). Although I have always admired the larger figure in a woman, I believe that beauty, like people, comes in all shapes and sizes. Not just fat. Not just thin. But usually, just thin is celebrated. It’s time to do both.
Best of luck to Kira and her documentary!
Bill Fabrey
Council on Size & Weight Discrimination
Mt Marion, NY