Retouch (2022, 18 mins) – A New and Impactful Film About Photo Retouching! (special advance screening and Q&A discussion)

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How do the celebrities depicted in glossy magazines achieve glowing skin and “perfect” bodies? Join us for a *special advance preview* screening of a new documentary film, Retouch (2022, 18 min), which explores the highly covert world of professional image editing in the fashion and beauty industries. Featuring interviews and technical demonstrations with three generations of New York City-based photo “retouchers,” the film unpacks retouching crafts via work on campaigns for fashion brands such as Valentino and Dior, and celebrities like Naomi Campbell, Natalie Portman, and Salma Hayek. As beauty standards evolve to embrace more “natural” looks and greater diversity, Retouch asks why retouching persists, highlighting the growing moral tensions between retouchers, their advertising clients, and consumers. The screening will be followed by a Q&A discussion between filmmaker Matthew Raj Webb (New York University) and Lesley Jane Seymour (Covey Club CEO).

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