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The United States of Elie Tahari

Directed by David Serero
United States
2022
63 mins

The United States of Elie Tahari is the first documentary ever produced about Elie Tahari, filmed in 2020. Directed & Produced by David Serero, this documentary tells the life of Elie Tahari from his birth and origins (born in Israel to Iranian parents) throughout his achievements and legacy. Part of the documentary is also dedicated to Tahari’s creative process and endurance in the fashion world. Several fashion personalities such as Fern Mallis (aka the Godmother of Fashion), Fashion designers Nicole Miller and Dennis Basso, Melissa Rivers (daughter of comedian Joan Rivers), Arthur S. Levine, WallStreet Journal Fashion Journalist Terri Agins, Instagram influencer Julia Kananovich, artist Lynna Davis, Disco music, models, Studio 54 and more, are part of this documentary.

Expected guests

Elie Tahari
Fashion Designer, Documentary Subject
David Serero
Director, Producer

Tickets

Saturday April 59pm

Silverspot CinemaRoom 13

  • Year
    2022
  • Country
    United States
  • Language
    English
  • Premiere Status
    Other
  • Director
    David Serero
  • Producer
    David Serero
  • Writer
    David Serero
  • Cinematographer
    Theodore Boothe
  • Editor
    David Serero
  • Genre
    Documentary
  • Award
    Special Presentation
  • Community Partners
    Miami Fashion Institute, MEF Productions

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