Annie Wright Schools Sponsor Free Screening of Anti-Bullying Documentary

Annie Wright Schools present a free screening of the documentary film A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velasquez Story, at The Grand Cinema in Tacoma on Thursday,
November 5, at 6:30 pm.

A Brave Heart follows the inspiring journey of 60-pound, 26-year-old Lizzie Velasquez from bullying victim to anti-bullying activist. Born with a rare syndrome that prevents her from gaining weight, Lizzie was bullied as a child and cyber-bullied as a teenager for looking different. After she discovers a YouTube video labeling her “The World’s Ugliest Woman,” attracting hundreds of vicious comments, she decides to take action, becoming a motivational speaker and lobbyist for the first federal anti-bullying bill.

According to Los Angeles Times reviewer Kate Walsh, “With simple storytelling, the film allows its star, Velasquez, to shine, and with her endless reserves of positive energy, eloquent speaking and willingness to be vulnerable, it's no wonder millions of people have already found her inspirational.”

This film is part of Annie Wright Schools’ Night Out @ The  Grand, a program to sponsor films relevant to the community. Admission is free and tickets are available at The Grand on a first come, first served basis one hour before the show.

Founded in Tacoma in 1884, Annie Wright Schools are two schools on one campus. Annie Wright Day School serves boys and girls in Preschool through Grade 8, while  Annie Wright Upper School offers all-girls day and boarding programs for Grades  9 through 12. Annie Wright is proud to be an International Baccalaureate World  School. Learn more at www.aw.org.