(For Immediate Release – September 9, 2004) Toronto, Ontario - On WEDNESDAY, October 27th, 2004 at 10:00 p.m. TVOntario presents FLATLY STACKED, a humorous yet profound 52-minute documentary that asks the question: Can a flat-chested woman find happiness in a world obsessed with big breasts?
When was it decided that big breasts were best? What about little breasts and flat chests? Is there fulfillment in being flat-chested? FLATLY STACKED is film maker Judy Holm’s personal journey to discover the answers to these questions. The women featured in FLATLY STACKED range in age from 13 to 53. They include young girls on the cusp of womanhood who are flat-chested and anxious about it, older women who are completely comfortable with their petite breast size, and others still who are thinking about taking steps to change their bodies. The women featured in the film are articulate and passionate about the subject. Some of their stories are funny, others poignant -- all are unique and dynamic.
“As someone who never grew out of her training bra, I wanted to examine how the size of a woman’s breasts can impact her life – emotionally and psychologically”, says producer Judy Holm. “Growing breasts is the quintessential female rite of passage. What if that rite of passage never takes place?”
FLATLY STACKED, produced by Judy Holm and directed by Michael McNamara of Markham Street Films (RADIO REVOLUTION: The Rise & Fall of The Big 8, The GENUINE ARTICLE, WRINKLE), includes personal stories, archives and amusing animation. FLATLY STACKED lifts and enhances this marginalized and fast-disappearing female silhouette.
FLATLY STACKED will also be broadcast on The Documentary Channel on Wednesday, October 27th at 10:00 p.m.
Markham Street Films Inc. is a production company based in Toronto, Canada, specializing in documentary and feature films. Formed in 2002 by partners Judy Holm and Michael McNamara, Markham Street Films has produced such distinct documentaries as the Gemini Award winning RADIO REVOLUTION: The Rise & Fall of The Big 8 (History Television), the Gemini nominated WRINKLE (CBC), HEARING VOICES: The Lives and Times of Rich Little (CBC), GENUINE ARTICLE: The First Trial (The Documentary Channel), FLATLY STACKED (TVO & The Doc Channel) and MEET THE SUMDEES (Vision TV). Markham Street Films is currently producing a number of new television documentaries including PENIS DEMENTIA: The Search For the Perfect Penis (Discovery Health & SBS Australia), 100 FILMS & A FUNERAL (The Documentary Channel) and the 6 part series SHRINES & HOMEMADE HOLY PLACES (Vision TV).
www.markhamstreetfilms.com
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION:
Markham Street Films Inc. Tel. 416-536-1390 info@markhamstreet.com
