Review by hjohnson-90791

A beautiful telling of Aubrey's ascent and how the world around her responded. So touching and warm. I feared that a film about thriving while fat would feel bleak, but Jeanie has captured Aubrey's contentment and charm so beautifully that one goes away from the film with hope. Hope, and a desire to make the world a better place in any small way one can.

I was surprised by the prominence of Aubrey's parents, but Jeanie's gentle pulling on a thread that exists in the life of every fat person, the thread of their parents' relationship with their body, is so validating for those with similar experiences, as well as being deeply touching.

This film was not what I expected- it was more than I could have dreamed it would be.