Chasing Beauty (TV) (2013)

Chasing Beauty provides a rare glimpse into the dark side of the intriguing and complex world of modeling. The documentary features interviews with supermodels, photographers, agents, designers, plastic surgeons, make-up artists and psychologists and asks the question: What is beauty and is it worth the cost? Beauty is a billion dollar business. Images of beauty are everywhere. The benchmark for beauty is The Model. These beauties grace the covers of magazines and are admired by the masses. Each year thousands of young girls arrive in New York, Paris, Milan and Los Angeles with the dream of becoming a model but how many actually realize this dream? How long does it last? Chasing beauty is a collection of intertwined stories about models pursuits of success in the fashion and beauty business and the collateral damage that sometimes occurs. The modeling world can be both treacherous and rewarding. For many who are willing to pursue this glamorous business there is a significant price to pay.