2001
A gender-queer punk-rock singer from East Berlin tours the U.S. with her band as she tells her life story and follows the former lover/band-mate who stole her songs.
95 min
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How do we handle self-perception when our bodies don't match the ideal social image? The answer is to find a way to live without shame.
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Conversations surrounding eating disorders, body image, and beauty standards are generally centered on the narratives of straight, cisgender* women. However, these conversations often exclude the experiences of many LGBT people who also struggle with body image concerns and disordered eating.
Even though it may sound a bit weird, loving your imperfections is really important! What’s your favourite imperfection about yourself ?
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Iskra Lawrence used to see herself as inferior. The images she saw in fashion made her feel like she wasn't welcome and didn't hold up to "model" standards. But, she didn't let other people's opinions - or a set of measurements - keep her from becoming one of the industry's rising stars.
The quest for perfection is exhausting and unrelenting. There is a constant barrage of social expectations that teach us that being imperfect is synonymous with being inadequate. Everywhere we turn, there are messages that tell us who, what and how we’re supposed to be.
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