A seven-hour initial cut of the film was condensed into a 115-minute feature that focuses on Bethann Hardison's career and activism in fashion.
“She changed the way fashion looks.”
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A seven-hour initial cut of the film was condensed into a 115-minute feature that focuses on Bethann Hardison's career and activism in fashion.
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Bethann Hardison stands at the forefront of a movement for change in the fashion industry. "Invisible Beauty" follows her evolution from a model to a modeling agent and activist. The film features contributions from notable figures such as Whoopi Goldberg, Naomi Campbell, and Zendaya. It addresses the systemic challenges within the industry and Hardison's efforts to promote racial diversity and representation. Premiering at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival, the documentary was released by Magnolia Pictures on September 15, 2023.
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- Meet Bethann Hardison, a fashion industry pioneer.
- See appearances by Tyson Beckford and Naomi Campbell.
- Find out how Hardison changed fashion's landscape.
Did You Know
- The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023.
- The first cut of the film was seven hours long before being edited down.
- Production began during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.
- Magnolia Pictures released the film on September 15, 2023.
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Who directed the documentary Invisible Beauty?
Invisible Beauty was directed by Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng.
When was Invisible Beauty released?
Invisible Beauty was released on September 15, 2023.
Which notable figures appear in Invisible Beauty?
Notable figures in the film include Whoopi Goldberg, Zendaya, Naomi Campbell, and Tracee Ellis Ross.
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