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Fat Girl Best Friend: 'Claiming Our Space': Plus Size Women in Film & Television by Sarah Grant

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miayukino's review

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4.25

A great personal analysis of fat women in film. My only qualms were that it could’ve used some proof reading,  a clear definition of Main Character Energy (beyond its colloquial use), and a bit more acknowledgment of the intersections of anti-fat stigma and anti-Blackness and racism. I can’t ask a book to be something it’s not but considering the section making commentary on intersections with disability (Grant being able bodied), I think Grant is capable on touching on that as well, especially considering how intrinsically linked anti-fatness and anti-Blackness are (and naturally in media). It is not meant to be creating academic theory exactly and is more of a personal outlet, which I still enjoy. Grant gives a lot to the reader to factor into their perspective when encountering visual media. I took many annotations and had a great time getting to educate myself and also be charmed by her wit and insight.
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blklagoon's review

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4.0

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