Tracy Turnblad, a plump teen, wants nothing more than to be on the cool local dance show "The Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, her lively dance moves and bubbly personality make her a big hit. But after seeing for herself how bad race relations were in Baltimore in the 1960s, Turnblad becomes an outspoken advocate for desegregation.
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Tracy Turnblad, a plump teen, wants nothing more than to be on the cool local dance show "The Corny Collins Show." When her dream comes true, her lively dance moves and bubbly personality make her a big hit. But after seeing for herself how bad race relations were in Baltimore in the 1960s, Turnblad becomes an outspoken advocate for desegregation.
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