Tribeca Films is set to release their documentary BEYOND THE GAZE: JULE CAMPBELL’S SWIMSUIT ISSUE on VOD and digital platforms later this month, arriving on November 11th, 2025. The film world premiered at the 2024 Montclair Film Festival before launching in US theaters in limited release on October 18th, 2025.
Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell’s Swimsuit Issue is directed by Jill Campbell, and features interviews with Kim Alexis, Carol Alt, Tyra Banks, Christie Brinkley, Jule Campbell, MJ Day, Kathy Ireland, Elle Macpherson, Paulina Porizkova, Roshumba Williams, Stacey Williams, Cheryl Tiegs, and Walter Iooss.
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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