Miss Curvy (S)
2020 · Documentary · 24 min. · United Kingdom
When Uganda announces its first-ever beauty pageant for plus-size women, schoolteacher and single mother Namukasa Mariam seizes the opportunity. Hoping to gain strength by confronting past traumas (and her abusive ex-husband), she soon finds herself surrounded by national controversy, fierce rivalry and extravagant characters. Exploring timeless yet contemporary issues within a uniquely African context, Miss Curvy takes viewers on Mariam's unforgettable journey through the extraordinary world of East African plus-size beauty pageantry.
Original title Miss Curvy
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