ATLANTA, GA — Full-Figured Flings (FFF), the groundbreaking independent feature film written by Lillie Mae Jones-Perry and directed by D. Dominique Perry and Naomi K. Bonman, is now streaming on Tubi, giving audiences a powerful new story that celebrates body diversity, challenges colorism, and centers voices that have long been overlooked in film and fashion. Produced in Atlanta, Georgia, in 2024, the film represents more than entertainment—it is a cultural initiative designed to expand representation and redefine who gets to be seen as worthy, desirable, and complex on screen.
At its core, Full-Figured Flings follows Amber and Lauren, two Black plus-sized models whose friendship is tested after they uncover the colorist practices of their modeling agency. As they take a stand against division and discrimination, they become symbols of empowerment and self-acceptance while navigating unexpected personal challenges that threaten their bond. The film explores themes of friendship, identity, self-love, visibility, and resilience—subjects rarely centered in mainstream storytelling.
For writer Lillie Mae Jones-Perry, the inspiration behind the project stemmed from years of witnessing plus-sized women portrayed through limiting stereotypes or excluded altogether from meaningful leading roles. The project was born from a desire to showcase full-figured women as multidimensional individuals whose stories deserve the same depth, romance, and prominence often afforded to others.
“Purpose over popularity,” said Jones-Perry. “This film was created with intention. We wanted to tell a story that reflects real people, real bodies, and real experiences. Too often, women who don’t fit traditional standards are overlooked, minimized, or cast aside. Full-Figured Flings exists to remind audiences that everyone deserves to see themselves as the lead character in their own story.”
The release of Full-Figured Flings comes at a time when conversations about representation continue to grow across the entertainment industry. While progress has been made, authentic portrayals of plus-size women, particularly Black women of varying shades, shapes, and backgrounds, remain limited. By placing these characters at the center of the narrative, the filmmakers hope to inspire broader conversations about beauty standards, inclusion, and the power of authentic storytelling.
Produced by Atlanta-based creatives and supported by a passionate independent film community, Full-Figured Flings demonstrates how storytelling can be both entertaining and transformative. The film’s message resonates beyond the runway and beyond romance, challenging audiences to recognize the beauty, talent, and humanity that exist outside conventional standards.
Full-Figured Flings is now available to stream on Tubi. Audiences are encouraged to watch, share, and engage in conversations about representation, body positivity, colorism, and the importance of creating space for diverse stories and perspectives.
