Real Women Have Curves - Enzian Theater

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This is the story of Ana (America Ferrera, Barbie, Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants), a first generation Mexican-American teenager on the verge of becoming a woman. She lives in the predominately Latinx community of East Los Angeles. Freshly graduated from high school, Ana receives a full scholarship to Columbia University. Her very traditional, old-world parents feel that now is the time for Ana to help provide for the family, not the time for college. Torn between her mainstream ambitions and her cultural heritage she agrees to work with her mother at her sister’s downtown LA sewing factory. Over the summer she learns to admire the hardworking team of women who teach her solidarity and teamwork. Still at odds with what her mother expects of her, Ana realizes that leaving home to continue her education is essential to finding her place proudly in the world as an American and Chicana.

2002, 93 minutes, USA, In English and Spanish with English Subtitles, Directed by Patricia Cardoso, Rated PG-13

“Ahead of its time with its authentic, at times very funny portrayal of a Latinx family in a Los Angeles little seen on the big screen, and the body-positive messaging right in the title.”
– Annlee Ellingson, CINEWOMEN
“A powerful message to young women. Don't let social norms, cultural traditional beliefs, define what you're capable of accomplishing.”
– Rosa Parra, LATINXLENS
“A warm, funny family story that defies popular notions about immigrant families.”
– Carla Meter, SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE
“There is more joy in two frames of Cardaso's film than most mainstream comedies can muster in 90 minutes.”
– Sara Michelle Fetters, MOVIEFREAK.COM