Where to watch Model (1981)

Name: Model
Genre: Documentary
Released: 1981-09-16
Duration: 2 h 9 min
Cast: Andy Warhol, Apollonia van Ravenstein, Pia Grønning, Alva Chinn, Valerie Carpenter Bernstein

Movie
English
2h 9m

Genre: Documentary
Director: Frederick Wiseman
Release: 16 Sep 1981

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Story

This documentary follows the world of professional modeling across multiple platforms—from television commercials and fashion runways to magazine spreads and product advertising. The film captures models at work with photographers, revealing diverse techniques used in fashion and commercial photography. Beyond the glamorous shoots, the documentary also explores the business operations behind the scenes: talent scouts evaluating new prospects, agents managing careers and portfolios, negotiations with clients, and the coordination required to keep the industry running.

Why watch

Directed by Frederick Wiseman, a pioneering documentary filmmaker known for observational cinema
Features Andy Warhol and working models from the 1980s fashion industry
Provides a behind-the-scenes look at how fashion, advertising, and photography intersect

Good for: Viewers interested in documentary filmmaking, fashion history, and the business side of modeling will find this engaging; not specifically designed for family viewing.