"She never really got the credit that she deserved." Red Barn Productions has debuted an official trailer for a documentary film titled Beyond the Gaze: Jule Campbell's Swimsuit Issue, opening this month. This premiered at the 2024 Montclair Film Festival last year, and it also played at the 2025 Santa Barbara Film Festival earlier this year. The film tells the story of Jule Campbell and her 32-year reign as editor of Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue, turning it into a media empire. Exploring changing beauty standards, feminism's evolution, and interviews with Jule and supermodels she championed. The first Swimsuit Issue was published in 1964, with Jule handling the inital shoot with model Babette March. Through glimpses into her past, viewers gain a deep understanding of Campbell’s pioneering spirit, unwavering commitment to protecting the models she worked with, and her ability to balance the celebration of female beauty with ethical considerations. The doc also features appearances from Kim Alexis, Carol Alt, Tyra Banks, Christie Brinkley, Jule Campbell, MJ Day, Kathy Ireland, Elle Macpherson, Paulina Porizkova, Roshumba Williams, Stacey Williams, Cheryl Tiegs, and Walter Iooss. A fascinating doc about the legacy of the "Swimsuit Issue". // Continue Reading ›