
The Neon Demon(2016)
When aspiring model Jesse moves to Los Angeles, her youth and vitality are devoured by a group of beauty-obsessed women who will take any means necessary to get what she has.


“One woman's journey to inspire everyBODY”
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.

Taryn Brumfitt
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Mia Freedman
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Ricki Lake
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Amanda de Cadenet
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Renee Airya
Linda Bacon
Jes Baker
Jade Beall
Mathew Brumfitt
Stefania Ferrario
Embrace is a documentary film released in 2016 exploring themes of body image. Directed by Taryn Brumfitt, it stars Taryn Brumfitt, Mia Freedman, Ricki Lake. 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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