The Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa is proud to host the screening of the amazing film, Your Fat Friend featuring author and podcaster, Aubrey Gordon. Join us for the viewing and stick around for a panel discussion immediately following the film. As part of Weight Stigma Awareness Week, EDCI aims to assist in facilitating important conversations regarding the lived experience of being in a larger body, how thin and straight-sized folks can be an ally and ways we can all break free from weight stigma and anti-fat beliefs. 

Eating Disorder Coalition of Iowa

Your Fat Friend

Jeanie Finlay

Suzanne Alizart

Made over 6 years, acclaimed director Jeanie Finlay charts the rise of writer and activist Aubrey Gordon from anonymous blogger to NYTimes best selling author and beloved podcaster. Her aim? A paradigm shift in the way we see fat people and the fat on our own bodies. Her life changing work has brought her an ardent, international audience but also threats to her life. One of her biggest challenges is getting her parents to listen. Your Fat Friend, a film about fatness, family, the complexities of change and the deep, messy feeling we hold about our bodies.

Documentary

Join us at the iconic Des Moines Fleur Cinema and Cafe for the film screening of Your Fat Friend. Fleur Cinema offers ample parking, is accessible and offers a full coffee bar, draft beer, wine, Italian sodas, a variety of dessert bars as well as traditional movie treats such as candy, soda and popcorn.