‘Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion’ Documentary Explained: The Stories Behind His Designs, Celebrity Collaborations and More

After a decades-long career, Bob Mackie is getting the documentary treatment. The famed designer and costumier is the subject of the forthcoming documentary “Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion,” spotlighting Mackie’s iconic designs, his contributions to stage and screen and his collaborations with celebrities like Cher, Carol Burnett and more. Ahead of its Paley Center for Media world premiere in May, learn more about the “Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion” documentary, including its premiere date, plot and director. What is “Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion” about? Cher, at left, and Bob Mackie at the 1974 Met Gala. “Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion” traces the life of the fashion icon on screen and off, highlighting Mackie’s global impact on TV, film, Broadway and concert stages and within fashion and popular culture. The film will feature contributions from Mackie’s most famous collaborators, including Carol Burnett, Cher, Mitzi Gaynor, RuPaul Charles, Bernadette Peters, Pink and Miley Cyrus. The documentary will also highlight Mackie’s rise to prominence and his various accolades, including his nine Emmy Award wins, Tony Award wins and three Oscar nominations, among other career milestones. When does it premiere? Bob Mackie at The 73rd Annual Tony Awards. The film will premiere on May 13 at the Director’s Guild of America in Los Angeles.

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