Straight/Curve: Redefining Body Image with Director Jenny McQuaile

Ninety percent of women and young girls say they do not feel represented in the fashion industry or in media, and that the imagery they consume on a daily basis makes them feel “disgusting” and “less than”. The exciting new documentary Straight/Curve examines the industries and obstacles responsible for this body image crisis and showcases the dynamic leaders fighting for more diversity of size, race and age. Straight/Curve:Redefining Body Image is available to rent or buy NOW in the US from this link: https://itunes.apple.com/us/movie/straight-curve-redefining-body-image/id1327611767. Go to http://www.straightcurvefilm.com to find a link to get the film. We have also created a Conversations & Activities Kit, available to download FREE from our website, so you can have the sometimes tricky conversations about body image in the safety of your own home with your kids/sisters/friends/coworkers. The Kit comes with discussion questions and fun activities for all ages.Jenny McQuaile (Director/Producer) joins us to discuss this passion project. She is an award-winning NYC-based journalist and documentary filmmaker. She began her career in journalism in Ireland and London and moved to New York to pursue a career in film. She has worked in production on major TV series and feature films such as Steven Soderberg’s “The Knick”, “Annie”, “Blue Bloods” “About Ray” and “The Bleeder”. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mental-health-news-radio--3082057/support.