When I Look in the Mirror: John Legend's Video Sparks Documentary on Women's Self-Image
Los Angeles-based studio Everdream produced a documentary titled "When I Look in the Mirror" as a collateral project for John Legend's music video "You and I." The film features 63 women of all ages—from children to grandmothers—answering the question "What do you see when you look in the mirror?" Directed by Kristelle Laroche and Ben Mullinkosson, the short film explores themes of self-perception, body image, aging, illness, and motherhood. Participants include a cancer survivor disfigured by mastectomy, an adolescent in crisis, and a woman confronting aging. The project aims to create a fragmented, deeply human portrait of the female experience, using the camera as a mirror. Everdream specializes in audiovisual content including music videos, commercials, and fiction films, known for their incisive and innovative productions.
Key facts
- Everdream studio produced the documentary 'When I Look in the Mirror'
- The project is a collateral for John Legend's song 'You and I'
- 63 women participated, ranging from children to grandmothers
- Directed by Kristelle Laroche and Ben Mullinkosson
- Participants included a cancer survivor, an adolescent, and a woman facing aging
- The film uses the camera as a mirror to explore self-image
- Everdream is based in Los Angeles and produces music videos, commercials, and fiction films
- The documentary is described as a fragmented, human portrait of the female universe
Entities
Artists
- John Legend
- Kristelle Laroche
- Ben Mullinkosson
- Sophie Calle
Institutions
- Everdream
- Artribune
Locations
- Los Angeles
- United States