By H. Nelson Goodson
Hispanic News Network U.S.A.
March 5, 2015
Austin, Texas - The movie "A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velásquez Story" will premier at the South by Southwest Music Conference and Festival (SXSW) on March 14, 2015, according to Lizzie Velásquez, the renown anti-bulling role model. The Brave Heart film was financed by 100's of fans, supporters and admirers from 16 different countries and "is a documentary following the inspiring journey of 25 year old, 58 pound Lizzie from cyber-bullying victim to anti-bullying activist," according to the production staff website. (http://www.abraveheartfilm.com/)
Velázquez was born with a rare syndrome that prevents her from gaining weight and has published three books, is a college graduate and motivational speaker against bullying.
The film was Directed and Produced by Sara Hirsch Bordo and Lizzie Velásquez, the Executive Producer; Christopher Roldan, Editor; Ben Powell, Director of Photography; José Marcelino Ortiz, Co-editor; Michael Campo, Writer and Associate Producer; Jessica Chou, Line Producer; Sara Bereilles, Original Songs; Javier Dunn, Original Music; Ngoc Nguyen, Associate Producer; Tamar Teifeld, Associate Producer; Justine Ezarik, Executive Producer and Alexis Jones, Executive Producer.
"A Brave Heart: The Lizzie Velásquez Story" Official Trailer 1, World Premiere movie release at SXSW on March 14, 2015:
http://youtu.be/mQXPFURgcfw
Velázquez is best known for her motivational speaking ability video:
How Do YOU Define Yourself at the TEDxAustinWomen:
http://youtu.be/c62Aqdlzvqk
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