Fat Boy Chronicles Premiere at UNC Charlotte

A movie version of "The Fat Boy Chronicles," based on a newly released book of the same name, premiered at UNC Charlotte, Wednesday, June 2, 2010.

Inspired by a true story, "The Fat Boy Chronicles" follows 14-year-old Jimmy as he enters the freshman year of high school and chronicles his struggle with bullying and obesity.

Based on the book by Diane Lang and Michael Buchanan, the movie follows Jimmy's adjustment to a new school. Through his eyes, heart, and journal, we share the physical, psychological, and social consequences of obesity. Jimmy is a survivor, but while teens, parents, and educators may applaud his accomplishments, they also learn what life is like for vulnerable teens facing daily self-doubt and discrimination.

The Charlotte screening is a collaboration among Arts, Health, Physical Education Departments of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Family and Community Services/Parent University of Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools; Teen Health Connection, a community health partner of Levine Children's Hospital; UNC Charlotte; and publisher Sleeping Bear Press. In the fall, CMS Parent University, in collaboration with Teen Health Connection, will be holding parent/teen dialogues about the book and the movie.

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