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Released
2024 · FILM

Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue

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Runtime
107 min
Documentary

Synopsis

In the 1960s, Jule Campbell shattered glass ceilings, transforming a struggling sports magazine into a media empire: the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. The documentary chronicles Jule's 32-year reign, where she championed intelligence and empowered supermodels like Tyra Banks, Christie Brinkley, and Elle Macpherson. Weaving together her journey with feminism's evolution, the film explores the changing gaze on beauty, from objectification to body positivity. Through stunning visuals and intimate interviews with a wise, nonagenarian Campbell, we witness a legacy that continues to inspire.

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Principal cast & crew: 18

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Craft leads on file

Edited by Jill CampbellShot by Gregory GerhardScored by Miriam Cutler

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