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Made Here
Made Here

New film profiles the battle to fight weight discrimination in Massachusetts

By Eric Ford
Published November 14, 2024 at 5:00 AM EST

The latest Made Here series premiere Weight, What? from Boston-based filmmaker Sarah Furie examines the effects of weight stigma and discrimination in Massachusetts. The film profiles the efforts in the state to change legislation, protecting its residents from discrimination based on body size.

Weight, What? premieres on Vermont Public's main TV channel 8 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 14 and is available now on demand.

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Eric Ford
As Director of Programming Partnership, Eric works with individuals and organizations to make connections leading to more Vermont stories. As Producer of the Made Here series, Eric partners with filmmakers from New England and Quebec to broadcast and stream local films. Find more info here: https://www.vermontpublic.org/show/made-here
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