Embrace (2016)
One woman's journey to inspire everyBODY
ジャンル : ドキュメンタリー
上映時間 : 1時間 30分
演出 : Taryn Brumfitt
シノプシス
Embrace follows body image activist Taryn Brumfitt's crusade as she explores the global issue of body loathing, inspiring us to change the way we feel about ourselves and think about our bodies.
奇病のために顔が肥大し、生命の危険に晒される少年。ある日彼は盲人たちのキャンプに参加し、そこで1人の女性ダイアナに惹かれていく……。16歳でこの世を去った少年の実話をもとに、全世界を感動させたヒューマン・ドラマの傑作。
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