An introduction to the lifestyle of contemporary women that emulate the makeup, fashion and vintage style of women in the 40's & 50's. These ladies champion freedom of self-expression, self-confidence, diversity, and total body acceptance - no matter what size or shape - while competing to be crowned Miss Viva Las Vegas in the largest and most heralded Pinup contest in the world.

A nine-year-old boy's preening obsession with straightening his hair elicits a tidal wave of homophobic panic in his hard-working mother, in this tender but clear-eyed coming-of-age tale. Junior is a beautiful boy, with big brown eyes, a delicate frame, and a head of luxurious dark curls. But Junior aches to straighten those curls, to acquire a whole new look befitting his emerging fantasy image of himself as a long-haired singer. As the opportunity...

One woman's quest to win a historic tenth Queen of the Bands in Toronto's illustrious Caribbean Carnival.

A rare glimpse into the intriguing and complex world of modeling. Behind the glossy covers of Vogue and Glamour lie the rarely talked about, uncensored stories of what models endure and sacrifice to become a top model. CHASING BEAUTY examines body image and the psychological effects of the beauty business on young women and men. The film examines what it takes to be a top model - the demanding and oftentimes unattainable physical requirements of the...