Plot — What is The Body Beautiful about?
This bold, stunning exploration of a white mother who undergoes a radical mastectomy and her Black daughter who embarks on a modeling career reveals the profound effects of body image and the strain of racial and sexual identity on their charged, intensely loving bond. At the heart of Onwurah’s brave excursion into her mother’s scorned sexuality is a provocative interweaving of memory and fantasy. The filmmaker plumbs the depths of maternal strength and daughterly devotion in an unforgettable tribute starring her real-life mother, Madge Onwurah.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1991 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 25 min |
| Audience Score | 63% (6.3/10, 19 votes) |
The Body Beautiful — FAQ
Is The Body Beautiful worth watching? The Body Beautiful holds a 6.3/10 rating from 19 viewers. This bold, stunning exploration of a white mother who undergoes a radical mastectomy and her Black daughter who embarks on a modeling career reveals the profound effects of body image and the strain of racial and sexual
Who directed The Body Beautiful? Directed by Ngozi Onwurah.
Who is in the cast of The Body Beautiful? It stars Madge Onwurah, Rosie Rowell, Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre, Brian Bovell, Maureen Douglass, Valentine Nonyela and more.
Where can I stream The Body Beautiful? You can stream The Body Beautiful on BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability may vary by region.
When did The Body Beautiful release? It released in 1991.
