# Real Women Have Curves (2002)

> A Mexican-American teenager fights family pressure and restrictive beauty ideals to claim her education, identity, and future.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/18783

## Facts

- Runtime: 86 min
- Genres: Comedy, Drama
- Director: Patricia Cardoso
- Cast: America Ferrera, Lupe Ontiveros, Ingrid Oliu, George López, Brian Sites, Soledad St. Hilaire, Lourdes Perez Nido, Jorge Cervera Jr.
- TMDB rating: 6.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0296166/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, witty, sincere, inspiring movie night, coming of age marathon

## Synopsis

A heartfelt journey of self-discovery and cultural identity unfolds in East Los Angeles.

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