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The September Issue

2009 · Movie · PG-13 · 90 min

6.9(118)unSUB Rating

Documentary

This documentary follows a major fashion magazine chief editor as she prepares for a highly anticipated annual fall issue. It shows the many steps, meetings, and debates behind selecting outfits and finalizing what makes it into print, capturing the pressure and precision of producing a fashion “bible.”

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Details
Years
2009
Release date
2009-08-28
Language
English
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
90 min
TMDB rating (input)
6.6/10 (118 votes)
About

You’ll likely enjoy this if you love fashion and want an intimate look at how a blockbuster magazine issue gets made, but Not for you if you want a fast, plot-driven documentary or prefer less fashion talk from The September Issue or Objectified.

Pros: stylish behind-the-scenes access; engaging industry dynamics; occasional touching moments | Cons: slow pacing for some viewers; fashion talk-heavy focus; emotions can feel distant

Themes

  • fashion
  • fashion magazine

Cast & crew

Directed by R. J. Cutler