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Real Women Have Curves
Your mom's comments about your body aren't the truth about your body. 💛 Ana knew her worth, and her future.
Who it's for
Ana is caught between a mother who criticises her body and expects her to work in the family's garment factory, and her own wish to go to college.
Feelings it meets
What it is
Ana García, an 18-year-old from East Los Angeles who attends high school in Beverly Hills, dreams of going to college, but her mother Carmen pushes her to work at the family's struggling garment factory instead. Encouraged by her teacher Mr. Guzman, Ana secretly works on an application to Columbia University while spending the summer sewing at the factory.
Where to find it
Rent or buy on major digital stores. Streaming availability rotates; check JustWatch.
Before you start
Heads up: Body shaming by a parent.
Age: PG-13 (some language, sexual content)
I'm not afraid of storms, for I'm learning how to sail my ship.Louisa May Alcott, Little Women, Part 2, Chapter 44
