IMDb
6.8 /10
707 votes


Documentary · 2012 · 1h 15min
An intimate view of the women whose images have defined our sense of beauty over the past five decades. An uncensored look at many of the biggest names in modeling, the movie reveals the stories behind the magazine covers displaying these multicultural pioneers. Each woman is candidly interviewed in the studio and shares her experiences, ideas on longevity, and philosophy of life in the fashion industry. Elegant archival footage and interviews with designer Calvin Klein and agency head Eileen Ford round out this absorbing chronicle.
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HBO Documentary FilmsAbout Face: Supermodels Then and Now (2012) - Trailer
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IMDb
6.8 /10
707 votes
Rotten Tomatoes
63 /100
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Metacritic took the day off
TMDB
5.1 /10
11 votes
Letterboxd
6.6 /10
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Weighted average
6.2/10