Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue (2024)
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.
Director: Jill Campbell
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Paulina Porizkova as Self |
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Christie Brinkley as Self |
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Cheryl Tiegs as Self |
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Carol Alt as Self |
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Elle Macpherson as Self |
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Kathy Ireland as Self |
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Tyra Banks as Self |
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Roshumba Williams as Self |
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Jule Campbell as Self |
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Kim Alexis as Self |
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Natalie Mariduena as Self |
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MJ Day as Self |
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Walter Iooss Jr. as Self |
| Directing | Jill Campbell | Director |
| Production | Jill Campbell | Producer |
| Production | Rob lyons | Producer |
| Production | Sharon Cooney Shuttleworth | Executive Producer |
| Production | Jonathan Gray | Producer |
| Crew | Jill Campbell | Editorial Staff |
| Crew | Jill Woodward | Editorial Staff |
| Editing | Toby Shimin | Supervising Editor |
| Sound | Miriam Cutler | Music |
| Crew | Nelson Walker III | Cinematography |