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

Name: Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2024
Duration: 107 min
Rating: 5.5
Cast: Paulina Porizkova, Christie Brinkley, Cheryl Tiegs, Carol Alt, Elle Macpherson

1h 47m United States of America

Documentary

Plot

During the 1960s, Jule Campbell broke barriers, turning a failing sports magazine into a media powerhouse with the creation of the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue. This documentary details Jule's impressive 32-year leadership, highlighting her dedication to intelligence and the empowerment of supermodels like Tyra Banks, Christie Brinkley, and Elle Macpherson. Intertwining her story with the rise of feminism, the film examines the evolving perceptions of beauty, shifting from objectification to body positivity. Through breathtaking visuals and heartfelt interviews with the wise, nonagenarian Campbell, we explore a lasting legacy that continues to motivate.

Cast

Paulina Porizkova Christie Brinkley Cheryl Tiegs Carol Alt Elle Macpherson Kathy Ireland Tyra Banks Roshumba Williams Jule Campbell Kim Alexis Natalie Mariduena MJ Day Walter Iooss Jr.