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. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 6.9/10 | |
Released: | October 25, 2020 | |
Runtime: | 24 min | |
Genres: | Documentary Short | |
Countries: | United Kingdom | |
Companies: | National Film and Television School (NFTS) NFTS | |
Crew: | Ghada Eldemellawy | |
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