The Martha Mitchell Effect

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Not to be confused with the Martha Mitchell effect, which this film is named for.
The Martha Mitchell Effect
Poster
Directed byAnne Alvergue
Debra McClutchy
Produced byBeth Levison
Judith Mizrachy
StarringMartha Mitchell
Edited byAnne Alvergue
Music by
  • Nathan Halpern
  • Robert Pycior
  • Chris Ruggiero
Production
company
Distributed byNetflix
Release date
  • June 17, 2022 (2022-06-17)
Running time
40 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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

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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

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It was nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards.[4][5][6]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a positive review of 100% based on 5 critics' reviews.

References

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  4. ^ 2023|Oscars.org
  5. ^ 95th Oscar Nominations Announcement | Hosted by Riz Ahmed & Allison Williams
  6. ^ 'The Elephant Whisperers' Wins Best Documentary Short Film | 95th Oscars (2023)
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