Win it: “disFIGURED”

29th May 2009

posted in Anorexia, Arts and Music, Binge Eating Disorder, Contests |

Today is my first day of a weeklong furcation (this is what we journalists are calling our furloughs so as to ease the reality of a week off with no pay) and after Wednesday’s post about the trainwreck that is MeMe Roth, I feel the compelling need to light some virtual incense and salt the blog’s doors and windowsills. And what better way to clear the air than with a giveaway! Director Glenn Gers was kind enough to send me a copy of his new film disFigured after it came out. He had previously sent me an advance review copy, so I’m offering the new still-shrinkwrapped copy to one lucky reader here. You can read my review of disFIGURED here and an interview with Gers here. Men-in-Full also has a great review here.

Interested? Leave a comment to this post letting me know you’d like to win by midnight (EST) Sunday, May 31. The winner will be picked randomly and announced on Monday. He/she must reside in the U.S. or Canada for free shipping — international folks can enter, but I’m asking that you subsidize shipping costs beyond what I would pay to ship to Canada — and needs to provide a mailing address by email. Good luck!

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1 On May 29th, 2009, Carrie said:

Rachel,

Let’s face it- I’m shameless enough to go first. I’d love a copy, and those reviews are fantastic!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 9:35 am

2 On May 29th, 2009, Sara said:

I would love a copy!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 9:46 am

3 On May 29th, 2009, himawari said:

I would like to win!

/delurk

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 9:50 am

4 On May 29th, 2009, Carolyn said:

Yay for salting doors and windows!!

I would love to toss my hat in the ring for a copy

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 9:56 am

5 On May 29th, 2009, Gwen said:

Wow, sounds fascinating. I would love to win.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 10:13 am

6 On May 29th, 2009, Laurie said:

Oh, I’ve been wanting to see this movie! I’d love to win it!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 10:23 am

7 On May 29th, 2009, Jackie said:

I decided to order it on Amazon.com. I only am mentioning this, cause I’d advise against ordering from them if you are triggered by Anorexia stuff. Like they suggest other books and material about having Anorexia.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 10:25 am

8 On May 29th, 2009, Rachel said:

Thanks for the warning, Jackie. I should probably mention that this film may be triggering for some people. In the film, Lydia asks Darcy for “anorexia lessons” and Darcy reluctantly obliges, knowing that you can’t “teach” someone to be mentally ill. Nonetheless, she gives Lydia some advice on how to be a miserable shell of a person with anorexia. Most people would find these “tips” unhealthy and abhorrent, but those still actively struggling with an eating disorder might find it triggering. Just a warning, folks.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 10:30 am

9 On May 29th, 2009, DaniFae said:

I would love to win a copy, I’ve been wanting to see it.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 10:33 am

10 On May 29th, 2009, Lisa said:

Oooooh, I would love a copy!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 10:42 am

11 On May 29th, 2009, The Bald Soprano said:

I would also love to win it.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 10:55 am

12 On May 29th, 2009, Cammy said:

I’m not entering the contest because I already own a copy, I just wanted to issue a disclaimer that some parts of the movie were pretty triggering for me. I am absolutely aware of the fact that “triggers” are a product of an individuals person’s state of mind, not necessarily anything specific in a book/movie/etc, but I did just want to mention that in case anyone is in a tricky spot right now and might benefit from holding off on watching it.

That being said, it IS a smart movie with some excellent insights. I loaned it to my psychologist with notes on some specific scenes that especially hit home for me (I believe the conversation about 50 minutes in was on, maybe another 1:20 in, I’ll have to double check, it was many months ago).

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 10:58 am

13 On May 29th, 2009, Kaylee said:

*comes out of the wood work*

I wouldn’t mind winning. I’ve been trying to get ahold of a copy anyway.

*returns to her shameless lurking*

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 11:09 am

14 On May 29th, 2009, D said:

Yes, please count me in. I would love to have a copy and see this movie.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 11:15 am

15 On May 29th, 2009, jasmine said:

yes please!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 11:17 am

16 On May 29th, 2009, Vixen said:

I would love to own it.

This is the movie that really got me interested in FA (paradoxically, considering the controversial ‘meeting’ scenes). It wasn’t those scenes. It was (SPOILER) when Lydia asked Darcy “What do you think of my body?” and Darcy replied “I think it’s disgusting.” And Lydia’s facial expression. I realized right then, that WAS what I thought about my body, and some of my friends’ bodies. And how ugly that attitude was. Now that I’ve been paying attention and reading, it’s so easy to see how much the definition of “acceptable body” is an externally-imposed construct, benefitting nobody but purveyors of various products/services. Anyhow, that movie was my epiphany, and I’d love a copy. Cool givaway, Rachel!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 11:19 am

17 On May 29th, 2009, Twistie said:

(Pops head up)

I’m not too proud to want a freebie. Add my name to the list!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 11:25 am

18 On May 29th, 2009, Erica C. said:

sounds good! thanks

19 On May 29th, 2009, allie said:

I would love it!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 11:29 am

20 On May 29th, 2009, Linda said:

Good luck to all

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 11:36 am

21 On May 29th, 2009, desiree kelley said:

love to see it

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 11:44 am

22 On May 29th, 2009, O.C. said:

I would sooooo love to win! There certainly were problems with the movie, but I’m willing to overlook them all for the lovely sex scene between two fat people.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 11:46 am

23 On May 29th, 2009, Canelle said:

The movie looks amazing! I would love a copy

All the best from the UK.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 12:03 pm

24 On May 29th, 2009, Maureen at IslandRoar said:

Throw my hat into the ring.
would like my daughter to see this.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 12:07 pm

25 On May 29th, 2009, Alice said:

I would love it – Thank you for putting this up as a contest!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 12:08 pm

26 On May 29th, 2009, Hope said:

(delurking)

What a great prize. Throw my name into the mix for the copy.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 12:14 pm

27 On May 29th, 2009, Jamie said:

I’d love to win it!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 12:27 pm

28 On May 29th, 2009, Tatiana said:

I’d love it! But I promise to be nice if someone else wins.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 12:29 pm

29 On May 29th, 2009, returnofconky said:

Thank you for the contest! I would love to win.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 12:34 pm

30 On May 29th, 2009, Sarah said:

I’d like to enter the contest! Thank you!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 1:02 pm

31 On May 29th, 2009, Ayzie said:

Oh, man. Totes count me in.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 1:07 pm

32 On May 29th, 2009, Rachel said:

@Vixen: It’s interesting that this film is what got you into FA. There were some in the fat acceptance community who boycotted it mostly for the representations of the fat acceptance group (which I agree were unrealistic) but also because Lydia is portrayed as having unspoken binge eating disorder. While I would love for a movie to feature a smart, confident fat woman who doesn’t have an eating disorder (or the focus is not on her eating at all), I also recognize that there are lots of people with binge eating disorder and because of the nature of the disorder, many tend to be fat. Sweeping them under the fat acceptance rug isn’t constructive for either the movement or eating disorder awareness.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 1:08 pm

33 On May 29th, 2009, D'nelle said:

Hi!
I’m a relatively new reader – only in the past couple weeks – but I’d love a copy of the DVD!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 1:36 pm

34 On May 29th, 2009, Kelly said:

I would love this. I get together on a semi-regular basis to watch “food movies” – things like King Corn and Super Size Me – since we’re all interested in nutrition and the corporatizing of nutrition. I’m sure they would be interested in this movie as well. If I don’t win, I’ll definitely have to Netflix it. (But I hope I win )

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 1:59 pm

35 On May 29th, 2009, samantha said:

Delurking

I would like to win it.

Relurking

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 2:30 pm

36 On May 29th, 2009, Tracey Byram said:

Sounds very interesting. I’d like to watch this DVD.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 3:32 pm

37 On May 29th, 2009, Ken Robinson said:

As on “The Biggest Loser”, body weight can be the cause of great concern. Please accept my entry. Thank you.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 4:08 pm

38 On May 29th, 2009, christopher h said:

would love to win this

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 4:26 pm

39 On May 29th, 2009, Rachel said:

Erm, what exactly do you mean by “As on the ‘Biggest Loser’…”, Ken? I truly hope that you don’t think the show promotes healthy behaviors.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 4:35 pm

40 On May 29th, 2009, kate said:

pick me! pick me!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 5:09 pm

41 On May 29th, 2009, Karin said:

Thanks for the contest – I’d like to enter, too!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 5:29 pm

42 On May 29th, 2009, Charlotte said:

Consider me entered.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 5:43 pm

43 On May 29th, 2009, ZaftigWendy said:

Want Want Very much WANT! That’s me saying, “May I please be entered, kthxbai!”

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 5:50 pm

44 On May 29th, 2009, EpicInbetweenie said:

Nothing like a giveaway to get a lurker to speak up. Movie for me plz? Kthxbai.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 6:05 pm

45 On May 29th, 2009, Amy said:

I’d also love to win a copy! Thanks!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 6:11 pm

46 On May 29th, 2009, merri said:

This movie looks interesting. Since I rarely watch things more than once though, i’ll just rent it on netflix and save the free copy for someone who’ll get more use outa it. thanks for the review though (from last july i guess).

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 6:42 pm

47 On May 29th, 2009, ky2here said:

I’m interested in body dysmorphia and other disorders so I’d love to see this.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 6:50 pm

48 On May 29th, 2009, Octenne said:

I’d super double plus like to win this!

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 7:57 pm

49 On May 29th, 2009, MRS.MOMMYY said:

would love a copy

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 9:21 pm

50 On May 29th, 2009, Kathy Luman said:

This sounds like a great movie. Please enter me.

posted on May 29th, 2009 at 9:36 pm

51 On May 30th, 2009, Daniel M said:

I’d like to win it!

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 12:22 am

52 On May 30th, 2009, O.C. said:

Since “The Biggest Loser” has been mentioned, though I can’t tell to what purpose, it’s worth noting that the lead actor in this film was the first “winner” of “The Biggest Loser”.

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 12:43 am

53 On May 30th, 2009, Deb K said:

I would love to win this DVD~as it sounds like something I would really like to watch:)

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 1:06 am

54 On May 30th, 2009, a girl running said:

I would like to go in the draw for a copy too please

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 4:54 am

55 On May 30th, 2009, Denyse said:

Yup, I want to see this. Count me in.

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 8:44 am

56 On May 30th, 2009, Laura Preston said:

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

I LOVE this movie. I would love to have a copy to use in support group setting….LOVE IT!!

If you have not seen it….you MUST see!!!

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 9:14 am

57 On May 30th, 2009, david basile said:

thanks for the chance

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 9:22 am

58 On May 30th, 2009, dianne said:

This looks so interesting. Thanks for the chance.

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 10:00 am

59 On May 30th, 2009, Erma said:

I would love to win a copy of this book, thanks.

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 11:27 am

60 On May 30th, 2009, Sherri B. said:

I would love the chance to see this. Several of my friends have struggle with the issues in this movie and I would like to explore how they come about. Thanks!

sherri419 at gmail dot com

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 12:23 pm

61 On May 30th, 2009, whitney said:

i would absolutely love a copy.

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 12:51 pm

62 On May 30th, 2009, emi s. said:

I would absolutely love to win it, I’ve been wanting to see it so much since you reviewed it!

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 1:15 pm

63 On May 30th, 2009, Angela J said:

Yes, I would like to win, sounds interesting.

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 2:02 pm

64 On May 30th, 2009, Ed Nemmers said:

I would like to win!

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 5:09 pm

65 On May 30th, 2009, Anne Taylor said:

This sounds great! I’d love it!

Thanks

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 6:18 pm

66 On May 30th, 2009, Isabel said:

Oh, I love this movie! I tried ordering it online, but it ended up being backordered. I’d love a copy!

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 8:26 pm

67 On May 30th, 2009, Reggie said:

I’ll throw my hat in the ring

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 8:27 pm

68 On May 30th, 2009, Anna said:

I would love the chance to win this!

posted on May 30th, 2009 at 11:15 pm

69 On May 31st, 2009, J Chaborek said:

I’d love to watch it. I go to OA meetings a couple times a month.

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 1:13 am

70 On May 31st, 2009, mindy said:

sounds great thanks for the giveaway

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 8:46 am

71 On May 31st, 2009, Linda C said:

I’d love to win this.

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 10:52 am

72 On May 31st, 2009, Elena said:

I would love to win a copy of disFigured from you!! Could you also sign it to the winner?

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 11:41 am

73 On May 31st, 2009, ela said:

I’d love to win this!

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 12:44 pm

74 On May 31st, 2009, Lisa Taylor said:

I’ve been wanting to see this Please enter me

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 1:33 pm

75 On May 31st, 2009, Kristi Paetznick said:

Please enter me as well. Thank you.

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 2:47 pm

76 On May 31st, 2009, Morgan said:

Oooh, I’ve been wanting to see this! Looks very interesting!

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 3:07 pm

77 On May 31st, 2009, djp said:

sign me up

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 5:14 pm

78 On May 31st, 2009, joan ferris said:

I heard of this movie, but did not get a chance to see it.

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 5:44 pm

79 On May 31st, 2009, Trisha said:

this looks interestin! add me~

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 6:48 pm

80 On May 31st, 2009, Alan Saxon said:

I’d really love to win!!!

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 7:10 pm

81 On May 31st, 2009, Catherine said:

Thanx for the contest

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 10:00 pm

82 On May 31st, 2009, Hilary said:

Count me in, I’d love a copy!

posted on May 31st, 2009 at 11:33 pm

83 On June 1st, 2009, Randy Bailey said:

Wanna Win

posted on June 1st, 2009 at 1:41 am

84 On June 1st, 2009, Rachel said:

Thanks for entering, everyone. The giveaway is now closed and the winner will be announced in another post.

posted on June 1st, 2009 at 10:54 am

85 On June 1st, 2009, And the “disFIGURED” giveaway winner is… » The-F-Word.org said:

[...] of the blog Manolo for the Big Girl! Congratulations, Twistie, on winning the disFIGURED giveaway. Send me your mailing address at Rachel (at) the-f-word (dot) org and the DVD will be on its [...]

posted on June 1st, 2009 at 1:57 pm