Donyale Luna: Supermodel
“Her beauty made history, but her story was lost.”
Synopsis
Explores the remarkable life and career of Donyale Luna, one of the first Black supermodels who graced the covers of both Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar in Europe.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-28
Top Cast
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Donyale Luna
Self (archive footage)
Beverly Johnson
Self
Pat Cleveland
Self
Zandra Rhodes
Self
Hamish Bowles
Self
Dream Cazzaniga
Self
Luigi Cazzaniga
Self
David Bailey
Self
David McCabe
Self
Gideon Lewin
Self
Aurora James
Self
Richard J. Powell
Self
Constance White
Self
Kyle Hagler
Self
David Bailey
self
Salvador Dalí
Self (archive footage)
Josephine Baker
archive footage
Veruschka von Lehndorff
archive footage
Release History & Theatrical Window
American Black Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 13, 2023
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nailah Jefferson
- Original Title
- Donyale Luna: Supermodel
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Italian, English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- HBO Documentary Films, Lightbox Entertainment, Jeff Friday Media, American Black Film Festival
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nailah Jefferson
Nancy Abraham, Lisa Heller, Jeff Friday, Dream Cazzaniga, Isoul Hussein Harris
Department Leadership Roster
Isoul Hussein Harris
Producer
Melissa Kramer
Producer
Nailah Jefferson
Director
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Donyale Luna: Supermodel
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What is Donyale Luna: Supermodel about?
Explores the remarkable life and career of Donyale Luna, one of the first Black supermodels who graced the covers of both Vogue and Harper’s Bazaar in Europe.
Who directed Donyale Luna: Supermodel?
Donyale Luna: Supermodel was directed by Nailah Jefferson.
Who stars in Donyale Luna: Supermodel?
The principal cast of Donyale Luna: Supermodel includes Donyale Luna, Beverly Johnson, Pat Cleveland, Zandra Rhodes, Hamish Bowles.
When was Donyale Luna: Supermodel released and how long is it?
Donyale Luna: Supermodel was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Donyale Luna: Supermodel?
Donyale Luna: Supermodel holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).