
This is the story of Ana, a first generation Mexican-American teenager on the verge of becoming a woman. She lives in the predominately Latino community of East Los Angeles. Freshly graduated from high school, Ana receives a full scholarship to Columbia University. Her very traditional, old-world parents feel that now is the time for Ana to help provide for the family, not the time for college. Torn between her mainstream ambitions and her cultural heritage she agrees to work... (Full plot summary below)
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This is the story of Ana, a first generation Mexican-American teenager on the verge of becoming a woman. She lives in the predominately Latino community of East Los Angeles. Freshly graduated from high school, Ana receives a full scholarship to Columbia University. Her very traditional, old-world parents feel that now is the time for Ana to help provide for the family, not the time for college. Torn between her mainstream ambitions and her cultural heritage she agrees to work with her mother at her sister's downtown LA sewing factory. Over the summer she learns to admire the hardworking team of women who teach her solidarity and teamwork. Still at odds with what her mother expects of her, Ana realizes that leaving home to continue her education is essential to finding her place proudly in the world as an American and Chicana.
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| Common Sense MediaHeather BoernerUgly Betty star captivates in teen drama. |
| Baltimore SunChris KaltenbachPassionately acted and grittily convincing. |
| Atlanta Journal-ConstitutionEleanor Ringel CaterA real movie, about real people, that gives us a rare glimpse into a culture most of us don't know. |
| Philadelphia InquirerCarrie RickeyWhat's most refreshing about Real Women Have Curves is its unforced comedy-drama and its relaxed, natural-seeming actors. |
| Boston GlobeTy BurrI have seen the future of Hollywood movie stardom, and its name is America Ferrera. |
| Charlotte ObserverLawrence ToppmanThe film offers an unusually rounded picture of a Latino family. All the men work, getting up early to do blue-collar jobs that demand dedication and responsible behavior. (We don't see much of them, but they have a strong presence in the household.) |
| Deseret News (Salt Lake City)Jeff ViceThe material here is expressed with a real sweetness and tenderness, and considering how heavy some of the themes are, the film is quite subtle. |
| Chicago Sun-TimesRoger EbertEnormously entertaining for moviegoers of any age -- But for young women depressed because they don't look like skinny models, this film is a breath of common sense and fresh air. Real Women Have Curves is a reminder of how rarely the women in the movies are real. |
| Your Movies (cleveland.com)Gerry ShamrayNot only does [Ferrera] have curves, but she also has big talent. Real Women is really great. |
| Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta)Brian GibsonThis strong little independent film packs more colour and life into its trim 86 minutes than many puffed-up blockbusters can stuff into two hours. |