The Student Body (2016)

In the midst of an obesity crisis, the government takes a controversial step to tackle the issue: sending notification letters to students falling outside a narrowly defined 'acceptable' body mass range. This startling initiative labels children, some as young as kindergarteners, as overweight. An audacious sixth-grader in Ohio refuses to accept this 'Fat Letters' policy quietly, her protest against the system echoing in the hallways of her school. Inspired by this young crusader, Bailey Webber, a high school student journalist, decides to amplify the protest. She embarks on a journey that leaps from the school corridors to the austere chambers of the highest levels of government. The Student Body is a compelling tale of two courageous girls standing up against bullying, government overreach, and hypocrisy. As they delve into the intricate and contentious realities behind the childhood obesity debate, they find themselves at the eye of a storm, a national controversy heating up around them. This subtly instigated battle of wills between these young warriors and government officials forms the crux of the narrative. The Student Body is a true testament to the power of the underdog, a story of bravery, resilience, and the audacity to question the status quo. It is a narrative that celebrates the spirit of youth, their ability to challenge, disrupt, and initiate change.

The Student Body is a documentary movie featuring Bailey Webber and directed by Michael Webber.

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