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Phat Girlz

Phat Girlz

Her dreams are about to get a whole lot bigger

20064.61h 39m

Overview

Two large women struggle to find love and acceptance in a culture where thin is in. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they meet the men of their dreams in completely unexpected ways.

Directed by Nnegest Likké
Written by Nnegest Likké
Produced by Steven J. Wolfe, Robert Newmyer
Box OfficeBudget: $3.0MRevenue: $7.3M

Top Cast

Mo'Nique

Mo'Nique

Jazmin Biltmore

Jimmy Jean-Louis

Jimmy Jean-Louis

Dr. Tunde Jonathan

Godfrey

Godfrey

Akibo

Kendra C. Johnson

Kendra C. Johnson

Stacey

Joyful Drake

Joyful Drake

Mia

Eric Roberts

Eric Roberts

Robert Myer

Dayo Ade

Dayo Ade

Godwin

Jack Noseworthy

Jack Noseworthy

Richard 'Dick' Eckhard

Felix Pire

Felix Pire

Ramón

Doug Ballard

Doug Ballard

Banker

Themes & Keywords

overweight womanself esteembody imagewoman directorplus size

About Phat Girlz

Phat Girlz is a comedy, romance film released in 2006 exploring themes of overweight woman, self esteem, body image, woman director, plus size. Directed by Nnegest Likké, it stars Mo'Nique, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Godfrey. Two large women struggle to find love and acceptance in a culture where thin is in. Their lives take a dramatic turn when they meet the men of their dreams in completely unexpected ways.

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