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Category: Upcoming Films
EMBRACE From Director Taryn Brumfitt
“EMBRACE is a social impact documentary, which explores the issue of body image. The project has been supported by nearly 9000 Kickstarter pledgers who responded to a fundraising trailer I released in 2014, which has now had over 25 million internet views. We have also had support and from Screen Australia, the South Australian Film Corporation, philanthropists, businesses, celebrities and thought leaders.
The inspiration for EMBRACE came about after I posted an unconventional before-and-after image on the internet in 2013 that sparked a media frenzy. The image, which embraces body diversity, was seen by over 100 million people worldwide and led to hundreds of interviews and articles. But I soon realized how restrictive 4-minute TV interviews, 800 word articles and 140 characters on Twitter can be. This issue needed a louder voice on a bigger platform, so the idea of creating the documentary EMBRACE was born.”
"A compelling, inspiring viewing experience that is in no short supply of joy and triumph"
- EMPIRE MAGAZINE
“A powerful, and important film. Beautifully executed and just so so imperative for girls and women everywhere.”
- RICKI LAKE
"Brilliant, inspiring and mind changing. Take your daughters, your sons, your mum, your sister, your friends"
- MIA FREEDMAN, MAMAMIA
"It’s not very often a film will change my perspective on life, but after viewing Taryn Brumfitt’s documentary Embrace it was a completely different story."
- MEG KENNEDY, THE AU REVIEWv
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