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May 4, 2018
At the Movies: Amy Schumer tackles body image, and it's complicated
By JOCELYN NOVECK
AP National Writer
AP National Writer
Amy Schumer plays Renne Bennett, who hits her head — three times! — and wakes up thinking she’s beautiful.
If you've ever walked into a store and were embarrassed to tell the salesperson your real size, or entered the gym locker room and wanted to hide, you're part of the target audience for Amy Schumer's “I Feel Pretty.” Whatever age or gender you happen to be.
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