It's 1962 in Baltimore, Maryland, and quirky, plus-sized, teenage Tracy Turnblad has one dream; to dance on The Corny Collins Show. When she befriends the African-American students in school, they teach her some of their dance moves, and her new found groove wins her a spot on the Corny's show. Overnight, Tracy transforms from a nobody into a star, and uses her influence to advocate for racial integration on the TV show. Tracy faces scrutiny and bullying from the network producer, Velma, and her popular, but vicious, daughter, Amber. With the help of heartthrob Link, Corny Collins, and Motormouth Maybelle, Tracy overcomes the odds and brings joy and equality to all.
