| Plus size women have long been neglected and | | | | The cinematography isn't great, the jokes are crude, |
| outright mistreated by Hollywood. Yet, times are | | | | and many of the attitudes expressed in it are contrary |
| changing. Full-figured women are showing up | | | | to all that I believe in. However, there are definitely |
| everywhere in movies now and in more | | | | some worthwhile aspects. Jazmin, the lead character, |
| three-dimensional roles. While some of the movies on | | | | is a smart, talented business woman. Her struggles |
| this list are clearly better than others, none of them | | | | with weight and self-acceptance are very poignant. It |
| were chosen for any sort of cinematic genius. They | | | | shows different cultural beliefs about weight. And all |
| made the list because they handle the issues facing | | | | the men are fit dispelling the myth that only fat guys |
| plus size women in a humane way. The characters | | | | are attracted to fat women. That's enough good stuff |
| are real people. They are so much more than just a | | | | to watch this one at least once on cable. |
| fat girl punch line. So, grab some popcorn and make it | | | | 5. Camp (2003)- Teenagers attend a performing arts |
| a movie night. | | | | camp. While most of the ensemble of characters |
| 1. Real Women Have Curves (2002)- America Ferrera | | | | struggle with figuring out who they are, the stand out |
| stars as Ana, a Mexican-American teenager trying to | | | | for me is Jenna. Jenna's jaws are wired shut |
| find her way. The story explores family dynamics, | | | | throughout most of the movie, a compromise made to |
| ambition, body image issues, and more. Follow Ana as | | | | avoid fat camp, but when she finally stands up to her |
| she enters womanhood, searches for identity, and | | | | overbearing parents...it's all worthwhile. |
| struggles to mesh other people's belief systems with | | | | 6. Circle of Friends (1995)- This film chronicles the |
| her own. | | | | dynamics of a single peer group in 1950's Ireland. |
| 2. Shag The Movie (1989)- This lighthearted film set in | | | | Benny, our curvy heroine, experiences the ups and |
| the Summer of 1963 follows a group of four friends | | | | downs of love and betrayal. She shows strength and |
| who intend to have one last girls' adventure before | | | | poise throughout where others fall incredibly short. |
| one member's upcoming wedding. Caroline, nicknamed | | | | 7. Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason (2004)- In this |
| "Pudge," is a chubby girl who loves to dance. While her | | | | sequel, we see chubby overly analytical Bridget up to |
| friends run amuck all weekend, Pudge makes peace | | | | her usual antics in dating and living. Funny and |
| with herself, finds a guy, and shags 'til her heart is | | | | heartwarming, this film is worth watching if for no other |
| content. | | | | reason than one scene: Bridget attempts to get |
| 3. Last Holiday (2006)- Queen Latifah stars as Georgia | | | | dressed under a sheet, fumbling around until her |
| Byrd, a plus size woman who lives life on the sidelines | | | | boyfriend tells her that he has "a very high regard for |
| until she discovers that she is terminally ill. Georgia | | | | your wobbly bits." |
| promptly sets out to make at least some of her | | | | 8. Hairspray (2008)-While the earlier version captivated |
| dreams come true before she dies. She takes the trip | | | | me, the latest one stole my heart. It's great to see |
| of a lifetime, eats with abandon, and gets herself a | | | | women who are more than just a little chubby find |
| to-die-for makeover amongst other things. | | | | self-acceptance and happiness. You have to love all |
| 4. Phat Girlz (2006)- Ah...what to say about this movie? | | | | the singing, dancing, and plus size pride abound. And |
| Well, it's certainly the worst of the bunch in my opinion. | | | | you just can't beat John Travolta in drag! |