*** Jury Award Winner ***
Omaha Film Festival, Doc Utah, Vermont Film &Folklore Festival, Centre Film Festival, Black Bear Film Festival.
*** Audience Award Winner ***
Hell’s Half Mile Film Festival
“Everyone should see this film!” - Drew Barrymore
In the 1960s Mad Men era, founding editor Jule Campbell battled sexism and criticism to transform the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue into a cultural landmark. Her story intertwines with feminism’s rise, exploring how beauty, power, and the female gaze evolved in a changing America.
Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell’s Swimsuit Issue is one of the year’s most compelling and thought-provoking documentaries. — Film Threat
“I didn’t want it to end.” - Huma Abedin