The Martha Mitchell Effect Explained
| Director: | Anne Alvergue
Debra McClutchy |
| Producer: | Beth Levison
Judith Mizrachy |
| Starring: | Martha Mitchell |
| Editing: | Anne Alvergue |
| Music: | - Nathan Halpern
- Robert Pycior
- Chris Ruggiero
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| Studio: | Foothill Productions |
| Distributor: | Netflix |
| Runtime: | 40 minutes |
| Country: | United States |
| Language: | English |
The Martha Mitchell Effect is an American Netflix original film, a documentary directed by Anne Alvergue and Debra McClutchy. The film was released on June 17, 2022.[1]
Summary
Told through archival footage, its story is centered around Watergate whistleblower Martha Mitchell, a cabinet wife who was gaslit by the Nixon administration in an attempt to keep her silent.[2] [3]
Accolades
It was nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards.[4] [5] [6]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a positive review of 100% based on 5 critics' reviews.
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: O'Rourke . Ryan . 2022-05-23 . 'The Martha Mitchell Effect' Trailer Reveals One Woman's Gaslighting in the Wake of the Watergate Scandal . 2022-07-29 . Collider . en-US.
- Web site: Donvito . Tina . Who Is Martha Mitchell? Find Out About The Real-Life Woman Behind Julia Roberts' Gaslit Character . 2022-07-29 . Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays . 24 April 2022 . en.
- Web site: Minow . Nell . 2022-06-17 . 7 Movies to Watch on the 50th Anniversary of Watergate . 2022-07-29 . Rogert Ebert . En.
- https://www.oscars.org/oscars/ceremonies/2023 2023|Oscars.org
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhdaLnKMJHA 95th Oscar Nominations Announcement | Hosted by Riz Ahmed & Allison Williams
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7IjX36YxS4 'The Elephant Whisperers' Wins Best Documentary Short Film | 95th Oscars (2023)
