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Embrace

Embrace

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Embrace

"One woman's journey to inspire everyBODY"

2016

1h 30m

6.5(42 votes)

Documentary

Overview

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.

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Taryn Brumfitt

Taryn Brumfitt

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Mia Freedman

Mia Freedman

Self

Ricki Lake

Ricki Lake

Self

Amanda de Cadenet

Amanda de Cadenet

Self

Renee Airya

Linda Bacon

Jes Baker

Jade Beall

Mathew Brumfitt

Stefania Ferrario

Creative team

Directed by: Taryn Brumfitt
Written by: Taryn Brumfitt
Produced by: Taryn Brumfitt
Anna Vincent

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