The Martha Mitchell Effect
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| Directed by | Anne Alvergue Debra McClutchy |
| Produced by | Beth Levison Judith Mizrachy |
| Starring | Martha Mitchell |
| Edited by | Anne Alvergue |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 40 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
The Martha Mitchell Effect is an American short documentary film directed by Anne Alvergue and Debra McClutchy. The film was released on June 17, 2022, on Netflix.[1]
Summary
Told through archival footage, its story is centered on 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.
References
- ^ O'Rourke, Ryan (May 23, 2022). "'The Martha Mitchell Effect' Trailer Reveals One Woman's Gaslighting in the Wake of the Watergate Scandal". Collider. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
- ^ Donvito, Tina (April 24, 2022). "Who Is Martha Mitchell? Find Out About The Real-Life Woman Behind Julia Roberts' Gaslit Character". Parade: Entertainment, Recipes, Health, Life, Holidays. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
- ^ Minow, Nell (June 17, 2022). "7 Movies to Watch on the 50th Anniversary of Watergate". Rogert Ebert. Retrieved July 29, 2022.
- ^ 2023|Oscars.org
- ^ 95th Oscar Nominations Announcement | Hosted by Riz Ahmed & Allison Williams
- ^ 'The Elephant Whisperers' Wins Best Documentary Short Film | 95th Oscars (2023)