News Summary

• Real Women Have Curves broke many conventions of traditional Hollywood filmmaking and became a landmark in American independent film.
• The movie’s authentic portrayal of body acceptance and immigrant family dynamics resonated deeply with audiences worldwide.
• America Ferrera became a pop icon for many young women, especially Latinas, because she takes on roles where body image issues are prevalent parts of the film.
• If you haven’t seen “Dumplin’,” you’re missing out on one of the best body positive movies ever to grace the screen.