Movie: Thick & Thin

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    Nikki is a plus size model who hits the streets of Chicago to ask questions and find answers about the distorted views of plus-size and size zero models. Through her journey she learns some truths about the demands of losing weight and the struggles of anorexia within the modeling community.

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    2022-01-01

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    Beauty isn't measured in pounds.

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