Hollywood's Fatphobia Problem
Jen Ponton |
TEDxPrincetonWomen
• November 2020
As Hollywood struggles to tell the stories of more racially, ethnically, and gender-diverse people, there is still one prominent group that is rarely reflected in the media: fat folks. Discover the insidious, racist roots that belie fatphobia (spoiler alert: it isn't "health"), as well as the care and access that awaits marginalized groups when we are represented and respected.
Actress, screenwriter, and fat activist Jen Ponton is best known for her work on Dietland, 30 Rock, Blue Bloods, Law and Order SVU, and The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, as well as starring in the feature romantic comedy Love on the Run. Learn more about Jen at jenponton.com, and @jenponton on IG and Twitter