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Model Halima Aden on producing refugee film

First on "CBS This Morning," Somali-American model Halima Aden revealed her new project off the runway. Aden made history when she wore a Burkini and Hijab during the Miss Minnesota USA pageant in 2016. This year, she also became the first model to wear a Hijab and Burkini in the Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Now, she is an executive producer of a new independent film called "I Am You." Halima Aden joined "CBS This Morning" to discuss the film about a young refugee.

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