The Body Stories

2023•39m

Documentary

Women share their stories about their relationships with their bodies.

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Production

Malik Amandla Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

Available in Your Library

Cast

Kristina Menissov

Self

Eugenia Kuzmina

Eugenia Kuzmina

Self

Kenz Lawrén

Kenz Lawrén

Self

Hayley Herms

Self

Alexis Miranda

Alexis Miranda

Self

Bailey Ramirez

Self

Adison Briana

Self

Sharon Clawson

Self

Carmen Rene

Self

Kelly Rodéo

Self

Tori Ross

Self

Yzabella Faustina

Self

Jasmina Hdagha

Jasmina Hdagha

Self

Kaori Nik

Self

Wokie Zaria

Self

Eva Belibi

Self

Tsion Mitchell

Self

Eleven

Self

Melissa Brazilia

Self

Fatima Kojima

Self

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