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

Rating: NR
Runtime: 107 mins
Theater Date: October 18, 2025
Genre: Documentary

Director: Jill Campbell

Cast: Kim Alexis, Carol Alt, Tyra Banks, Christie Brinkley, Jule Campbell, MJ Day, Kathy Ireland, Elle Macpherson, Paulina Porizkova, Roshumba Williams, Stacey Williams, Cheryl Tiegs, Walter Iooss

Distributor: Tribeca Films

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.

VOD Release Date: November 11, 2025

SVOD Release Date: TBA


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