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Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, Documentary Filmmaker Known for ‘Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie’ and ‘The Other F Word,’ Dies at 63


Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, the acclaimed documentary filmmaker behind 'Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie,' died April 12 in Los Angeles. She was 63.

Andrea Blaugrund Nevins, the Oscar-nominated and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker behind “Tiny Shoulders: Rethinking Barbie” and “The Other F Word,” died April 12 of breast cancer at her home in Los Angeles. As a director, producer and writer, Blaugrund Nevins tackled a range of subjects – from the legacy of Barbie to the travails of retiring NFL players — during a career marked by eclectic choices and a deep-rooted desire to champion underdogs. She deftly wove together thought-provoking narratives of empowerment, bravery and the beauty and complexity of unexpected human relationships,” said Kim Culmone, senior VP and global head of Barbie and doll design for Mattel, who worked closely with Blaugrund Nevins on the film.

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