Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue (2024)

5.5/10 • 107 min • Documentary

Overview

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.

Cast

Paulina Porizkova

Christie Brinkley

Cheryl Tiegs

Carol Alt

Elle Macpherson

Kathy Ireland

Tyra Banks

Roshumba Williams

Self

Natalie Mariduena

MJ Day

Walter Iooss Jr.

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