[Nolose-announce] FAT TUESDAYS: Fat Girl Film Fest in Philly

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*FAT TUESDAYS: Fat Girl Film Fest in Philly*
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FAT TUESDAYS: Fat Girl Film Fest at the Rotunda

4014 Walnut St.
Philadelphia
Featuring: "FAT CHANCE"
Tuesday, June 27, 2006

"Fat Tuesdays: The Fat Girl Film Fest" the last Tuesdays in April, May and
June, features an evening of revelry and fun with fat girls and the folks
who love them!!! Join us for our third and last film of the festival: FAT
CHANCE (documentary) on Tuesday, June 27, 2006.

Rick Zakowich is fat. Many would call him obese. Now at 40 he feels he's
come to that stage in his life where it's do or die. Nothing has ever worked
before; and after 30 years of trying and failing, he wants to give it one
more chance. He feels confident; he's got the support of his family and
friends, but more importantly he believes in himself.

FAT CHANCE is the story of Rick's journey toward a new sense of self. Caught
in a world where looks are everything, Rick aspires to thinness, but
ultimately begins to question the real values of this world promulgated by
media, fashion and diet-mania. Spurred on by friends at the National
Association for the Advancement of Fat Acceptance, Rick comes to realize
that fat is no longer something to despise, change or eradicate. It has
become a true part of his identity, a fact of life to be understood,
accepted and celebrated.

Doors at 7:45 PM. Movie at 8:00 PM Sharp

$5 suggested donation at the door benefits several organizations dedicated
to creating a world that is accessible to fat people and a world without fat
discrimination, hatred, or prejudice including NoLose (http://www.nolose.org),
Phat Camp (http://www.morethanjustphat.com) and the NY Fat Girl Flea Market
(http://www.fatgirlfleamarket.com/)
Part of the proceeds will also benefit the Rotunda (
http://www.therotunda.org). No one turned away for lack of funds.

The Rotunda is wheelchair accessible and also has standard-size but
fat-friendly chairs without arms. Feel free to bring your own pillows and
chairs to sit on if you like. If you have special seating concerns, please
contact Rashida at rholmes at pobox.upenn.edu.

Everyone Welcome.

Organized by the Fierce Fabulous Fatties: Rashida Holmes and Zoe Meleo-Erwin
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