Film Previews: Free The Nipple and Muffin Top

by | Dec 4, 2014 | Culture, Movies | 0 comments

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From director Lina Esco comes Free the Nipple, the provocative film that has ignited a nationwide conversation. A group of fearless women fight for their right to go topless in public, as they smash societal taboos one bare breast at a time. Based on a true story, this spirited satire follows New York City activists Liv and With, who take their crusade for gender equality from the streets of the urban jungle to the courts. More than just a movie, Free the Nipple has launched an empowering real-life movement, inspiring women across the globe to take back their bodies. Opens in theaters December 12th, 2014.

Also coming soon is Muffin Top: A Love Story from director Cathryn Michon. Muffin Top tells the story of Suzanne, a Women’s Studies Pop Culture professor who despite studying women’s bodies and their depiction in the media, begins to feel insecure with her own. Muffin Top follows her hilarious journey to become comfortable in her own skin. Muffin Top is currently on a 27 city tour, most organized by fans of the film who support the message. Muffin Top currently holds a 95% fresh rating from the fans on Rotten Tomatoes. The film premiers in NYC on Monday, December 8th at 7:30 at the AMC Loews Village 7.

-Ross Berman

Downtown Magazine