The Body Beautiful
Director: Ngozi Onwurah
This bold, stunning exploration of a white mother who undergoes a radical mastectomy and her Black daughter who embarks on a modeling career reveals the profound effects of body image and the strain of racial and sexual identity on their charged, intensely loving bond. At the heart of Onwurah’s brave excursion into her mother’s scorned sexuality is a provocative interweaving of memory and fantasy. The filmmaker plumbs the depths of maternal strength and daughterly devotion in an unforgettable tribute starring her real-life mother, Madge Onwurah.
Where to Watch
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Madge Onwurah
Narrator (voice) Mother/Herself
Rosie Rowell
Narrator (voice) Daughter
Sian Ejiwunmi-Le Berre
The Daughter (as Sian Martin)
Brian Bovell
Young Man
Maureen Douglass
Young Mother
Valentine Nonyela
Peter
Louis Altinson
Linda Dobson
Richard Gray
Haley McKay
Michael McKay
Nina McKay
In brief
The Body Beautiful (1991) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.3/10 from 19 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 25min. You can stream it on: BFI Player Amazon Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Body Beautiful online?
The Body Beautiful is available on the following streaming services: BFI Player Amazon Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is The Body Beautiful?
The Body Beautiful runs 25 minutes (25min).
What rating does The Body Beautiful have?
The Body Beautiful has an average rating of 6.3/10 based on 19 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Body Beautiful from?
The Body Beautiful was released in 1991.
