Invisible Beauty Explained
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
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
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
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]
Notes and References
- Web site: Invisible Beauty. Sundance Film Festival. August 29, 2023.
- Invisible Beauty — Financial Information . Invisible-Beauty-(2023) . November 3, 2023.
- Invisible Beauty (2023) . November 3, 2023.
- Web site: Tribeca Review: Invisible Beauty Examines Racism in the Fashion Industry Through the Eyes of the First Black Supermodel. The Film Stage. Jose. Solis. June 13, 2023. August 29, 2023.
- Web site: This trailblazing Black model helped change the face of fashion — over and over again. CBC.ca. Sheena. Goodyear. April 28, 2023. August 29, 2023.
- Web site: “There’s Never Going to Be Another Bethann”—How Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng Made Their New Documentary Invisible Beauty. Vogue. Nicole. Phelps. January 19, 2023. August 29, 2023.
- Web site: “Getting Out of My Own Way Was the Objective Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng, Invisible Beauty. Filmmaker. Filmmaker. Staff. January 21, 2023. August 29, 2023.
- Web site: Bethann Hardison on Her Dual Role as Co-Director and Subject in Sundance Modeling Industry Doc ‘Invisible Beauty’. Variety. Addie. Morfoot. January 21, 2023. August 29, 2023.
- Web site: To Listen Is to Learn: A Conversation With Bethann Hardison. Sundance Film Festival. June 19, 2023. August 29, 2023.
- Web site: Interview: Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng (Invisible Beauty). Big Picture Film Club. Liselotte. Vanophem. July 18, 2023. August 29, 2023.
- Web site: D'Alessandro . Anthony . Patten . Dominic . 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 . . 7 December 2022 . December 7, 2022.
- Web site: Joan Baez, Ruth Reichl and Indigo Girls Films Set for 2023 Hot Docs Festival. The Hollywood Reporter. Etan. Vlessing. March 28, 2023. August 29, 2023.
- Web site: Invisible Beauty. Hot Docs International Film Festival. August 29, 2023.
- Web site: Invisible Beauty. Tribeca Festival. August 29, 2023.
- Web site: Magnolia Pictures Acquires ‘Invisible Beauty’; Doc About Pioneering African American Model Bethann Hardison Features Zendaya, Naomi Campbell. Deadline Hollywood. Matthew. Carey. July 18, 2023. July 18, 2023.
- Web site: ‘Invisible Beauty’ Trailer: Bethann Hardison Champions Boundary-Breaking Black Beauty. IndieWire. Samantha. Bergeson. August 29, 2023. August 29, 2023.
