Invisible Beauty
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| Directed by | |
| Produced by | Lisa Cortés |
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| Music by | Marc Anthony Thompson |
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| Distributed by | Magnolia Pictures |
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Running time | 115 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $92,040[2][3] |
Invisible Beauty is an 2023 American documentary film directed by Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng. It explores the life and career of Hardison.
It had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023, and was released on September 15, 2023, by Magnolia Pictures.
Plot[edit]
Explores the life and career of Bethann Hardison, following her journey as a model, modeling agent, and activist. Whoopi Goldberg, Zendaya, Naomi Campbell, Tracee Ellis Ross, Fran Lebowitz, Tyson Beckford, Pat Cleveland and Stephen Burrows appear in the film.[4]
Production[edit]
Initially, Bethann Hardison wanted to make a film on the fashion industry; however, people told her that she should be making a film about herself, so she decided to tell her story.[5] Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng met in 2014, when Tcheng worked on a short film for Council of Fashion Designers of America.[6] The two kept in touch, deciding to make the film together, with production commencing during the COVID-19 pandemic.[7] The two decided to make Hardison's voice central to the story.[8][9] The first cut of the film was seven hours long, with Hardison and Tcheng discussing making the project into a potential series, however, they were told by Producer Lisa Cortés that investors wanted a feature film.[10]
Release[edit]
The film had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 21, 2023.[11] It also screened at Hot Docs International Film Festival on May 2, 2023.[12][13] and Tribeca Festival on June 13, 2023.[14] In July 2023, Magnolia Pictures acquired distribution rights to the film.[15] It was released on September 15, 2023.[16]
References[edit]
- ^ "Invisible Beauty". Sundance Film Festival. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Invisible Beauty — Financial Information". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ "Invisible Beauty (2023)". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Retrieved November 3, 2023.
- ^ Solis, Jose (June 13, 2023). "Tribeca Review: Invisible Beauty Examines Racism in the Fashion Industry Through the Eyes of the First Black Supermodel". The Film Stage. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ Goodyear, Sheena (April 28, 2023). "This trailblazing Black model helped change the face of fashion — over and over again". CBC.ca. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ Phelps, Nicole (January 19, 2023). ""There's Never Going to Be Another Bethann"—How Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng Made Their New Documentary Invisible Beauty". Vogue. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ Staff, Filmmaker (January 21, 2023). ""Getting Out of My Own Way Was the Objective Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng, Invisible Beauty". Filmmaker. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ Morfoot, Addie (January 21, 2023). "Bethann Hardison on Her Dual Role as Co-Director and Subject in Sundance Modeling Industry Doc 'Invisible Beauty'". Variety. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ "To Listen Is to Learn: A Conversation With Bethann Hardison". Sundance Film Festival. June 19, 2023. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ Vanophem, Liselotte (July 18, 2023). "Interview: Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng (Invisible Beauty)". Big Picture Film Club. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 7, 2022). "Sundance Film Festival Lineup Set With Ukraine War, Little Richard, Michael J. Fox, Judy Blume Docs; Pics With Anne Hathaway, Emilia Clarke, Jonathan Majors; More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ Vlessing, Etan (March 28, 2023). "Joan Baez, Ruth Reichl and Indigo Girls Films Set for 2023 Hot Docs Festival". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Invisible Beauty". Hot Docs International Film Festival. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ "Invisible Beauty". Tribeca Festival. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (July 18, 2023). "Magnolia Pictures Acquires 'Invisible Beauty'; Doc About Pioneering African American Model Bethann Hardison Features Zendaya, Naomi Campbell". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (August 29, 2023). "'Invisible Beauty' Trailer: Bethann Hardison Champions Boundary-Breaking Black Beauty". IndieWire. Retrieved August 29, 2023.
