Invisible Beauty
New York Premiere

Invisible Beauty

Spotlight Documentary
Feature | United States | 114 MINUTES
New York, Women, Biography, Fashion, Expressions of Black Freedom

Frédéric Tcheng, the director of 2019’s Halston, returns to Tribeca with another documentary about a fashion world titan: co-director Bethann Hardison. Featuring in-depth interviews with Hardison herself, Invisible Beauty is an elegant account of the model-turned-fashion industry insider’s life and career, culminating in her tireless advocacy for more diversity both on the runway and off.


With vibrant archival footage and access to some of the biggest names, including Naomi Campbell, Iman, and Zendaya, Tcheng and Hardison paint a picture that overflows with affection, recognizing the steps taken so others could thrive. By dwelling on Hardison’s ambition and her decades-long efforts to widen opportunities for Black people in fashion, this film is an urgent reminder that diversity is not a trend. It is an ongoing commitment that requires the kind of determination Hardison has in abundance.––Jose Rodriguez


Cast & Credits
Directed by
Bethann Hardison and Frédéric Tcheng
Director
Bethann Hardison, Frédéric Tcheng
Producer
Lisa Cortés
Screenwriter
Bethann Hardison, Frédéric Tcheng
Cinematographer
Mia Cioffi Henry, Frédéric Tcheng
Editor
Chris McNabb, Frédéric Tcheng
Composer
Marc Anthony Thompson
Executive Producer
Hallee Adelman, John Boccardo, Derek Esplin, Ivy Herman, Rick Rosenthal, Nancy Stephens, Andrea Van Beuren
Associate Producer
Rebecca James, Astride Howell
Co-Producer
Paul Dallas
Co-Executive Producer
David Chan, Robina Riccitiello, Chris Stolte, Heidi Stolte
Co-Editor
Hannah Buck
Music Supervisor
Ciara Elwis
Cast
Bethann Hardison, Kadeem Hardison, Iman, Fran Lebowitz, Pat Cleveland, Robin Givhan, Tracee Ellis Ross, Tyson Beckford, Whoopi Goldberg, Zendaya

Contacts
International Sales Contact
Josh Braun
Submarine Entertainment
New York, NY 10013
Phone: 212 625 1410
info@submarine.com
International Sales Contact
Jason Ishikawa
Cinetic Media
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 212 204 7979
jason@cineticmedia.com
US Sales Contact
Josh Braun
Submarine Entertainment
New York, NY 10013
Phone: 212 625 1410
info@submarine.com
US Sales Contact
Jason Ishikawa
Cinetic Media
New York, NY 10004
Phone: 212 204 7979
jason@cineticmedia.com
Press Contact
Emilie Spiegel
Cinetic Marketing
New York, 10001 NY
Phone: 212-204-7962
emilie@cineticmedia.com
* Rush Tickets available at venue except for
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The Rush system functions as a standby line that will form at the venue approximately one hour prior to scheduled start time. Admittance is based on availability and will begin roughly 10 minutes prior to program start time. Rush Tickets are the same price as advance tickets and are payable upon entry.

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