We just asked RJ Cutler (who you should know by now directed The September Issue) if there were any similarities between the way Vogue is run and the way the ‘92 Clinton campaign (the subject of The War Room, which he produced and we very highly recommend) was managed. This was his answer:

“The similarity I would focus on is one of leadership—people who are passionate about what they do and are doing it under high stake circumstances. It’s a good way of describing Anna Wintour. It’s a good way of describing James Carville. And George Stephanopolous. And Grace Coddington. Though they certainly dress differently.”

The September Issue is finally sneaking its way into the world.

There was The Daily’s black market viewing and a secret Brooklyn show this weekend but if you missed both, don’t despair.

If you’re in New York, may we suggest the 7:30 screening at the 92nd Street Y on July 31st . R.J. Cutler himself will be there to answer any and all post-viewing questions.

If you’re on the other coast, you can catch a 7pm screening August 5th at the Paley Center and don’t worry, Cutler will be present there, too.

Otherwise you can catch it in theaters at the end of the month or buy the DVD that same weekend to rewind and re-watch all the good bits.

We don’t know how or when we’ll finally get to see all of The September Issue, but as long as juicy bits like this keep leaking, we might be ok.

Producer and director RJ Cutler talks about when he met Anna, what happened when Grace wasn’t into the idea of film crews at 9am, and how exactly one earns Vogue’s trust.

The opening clip, in which Virginia Smith and Accessories Editor Elissa Santisi pitch Anna ideas for the Fall Fashion issue, is ridiculously Devil Wears Prada-ish. Virginia cowers while Elissa dares an eye roll after an offer of fur fails to placate the boss.

Watch and learn, aspiring Vogue-ettes.

If you’re one of the lucky ducks attending the Sundance Film Festival later this month, then you might be happy to know that the schedule for Anna’s movie, The September Issue, is finally out.

Hopefully you’ll be able to make it to one of the six showings (dates after the jump).

In which case, slip us a clip?

Thanks in advance!