Pretty Hurts

Lauren competes in the same beauty pageant where her mother once reigned, aiming to secure scholarship funds for college. However, she soon finds herself immersed in a harsh and competitive environment filled with manipulation and rivalry. Focused on the contest, Lauren initially overlooks her best friend Rae’s worsening condition, as Rae battles a rare and potentially fatal illness — meningitis B. This crisis inspires Lauren to transform her pageant platform into a powerful campaign for meningitis B awareness.