The Disappearance of Shere Hite

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The Disappearance of Shere Hite
File:Disappearance of shere hite poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed byNicole Newnham
Produced by
  • Nicole Newnham
  • Kimberley Ferdinando
  • Trevor Smith
  • Molly O'Brien
  • R. J. Cutler
  • Elise Pearlstein
Narrated byDakota Johnson
CinematographyRose Bush
Edited byEileen Meyer
Music byLisbeth Scott
Production
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Distributed by
Release dates
  • January 20, 2023 (2023-01-20) (Sundance)
  • November 17, 2023 (2023-11-17) (United States)
Running time
118 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$53,189[2][3]

The Disappearance of Shere Hite is a 2023 American documentary film directed by Nicole Newnham. The film is narrated by Dakota Johnson, and follows the life of American-born German sex educator and feminist Shere Hite.[4]

Release

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The Disappearance of Shere Hite had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 20.[5] The film was also set to screen at the Miami and Cleveland International Film Festival in March.[6][7] In May 2023, IFC Films and Sapan Studios acquired North American distribution rights to the documentary.[8] It was released on November 17, 2023.

Critical reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 60 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.9/10. Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 80 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. Leslie Felperin of The Hollywood Reporter praised the film and called it "a smart tribute to a fascinating woman".[9]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Sundance Film Festival 29 January 2023 U.S. Documentary Competition: Grand Jury Prize The Disappearance of Shere Hite Nominated [5]
Miami International Film Festival 12 March 2023 Documentary Achievement Award Nominated [10]
Cleveland International Film Festival 1 April 2023 Nesnady and Schwartz Best Documentary Award Nominated [11]
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards 12 November 2023 Best Archival Documentary Nominated [12]
Best Biographical Documentary Nominated
Best Narration Nicole Newnham, Dakota Johnson Nominated
Cinema Eye Honors 12 January 2024 The Unforgettables Shere Hite Won [13]
Producers Guild of America Awards 25 February 2024 Outstanding Producer of Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures The Disappearance of Shere Hite Nominated [14]

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