The Disappearance of Shere Hite

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The Disappearance of Shere Hite
Disappearance of shere hite poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by Nicole Newnham
Produced by
  • Nicole Newnham
  • Kimberley Ferdinando
  • Trevor Smith
  • Molly O'Brien
  • R. J. Cutler
  • Elise Pearlstein
Narrated by Dakota Johnson
CinematographyRose Bush
Edited byEileen Meyer
Music byLisbeth Scott
Production
companies
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]

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Release

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

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes , 100% of 60 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.9/10. [9] Metacritic , which uses a weighted average , assigned the film a score of 80 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews. [10] Leslie Felperin of The Hollywood Reporter praised the film and called it "a smart tribute to a fascinating woman". [11]

Accolades

AwardDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Sundance Film Festival 29 January 2023 U.S. Documentary Competition: Grand Jury PrizeThe Disappearance of Shere HiteNominated [5]
Miami International Film Festival 12 March 2023Documentary Achievement AwardNominated [12]
Cleveland International Film Festival 1 April 2023Nesnady and Schwartz Best Documentary AwardNominated [13]
Critics' Choice Documentary Awards 12 November 2023 Best Archival DocumentaryNominated [14]
Best Biographical DocumentaryNominated
Best Narration Nicole Newnham, Dakota Johnson Nominated
Cinema Eye Honors 12 January 2024 The Unforgettables Shere Hite Won [15]
Producers Guild of America Awards 25 February 2024 Outstanding Producer of Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures The Disappearance of Shere HiteNominated [16]

References

  1. ↑ "The Disappearance of Shere Hite (15)". BBFC . January 3, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
  2. ↑ "The Disappearance of Shere Hite". Box Office Mojo . IMDb. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024. OOjs UI icon edit-ltr-progressive.svg
  3. ↑ "The Disappearance of Shere Hite". The Numbers . Nash Information Services, LLC. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
  4. ↑ Carey, Matthew (January 27, 2023). "Sundance Doc 'The Disappearance Of Shere Hite' Focuses On Famed Sex Researcher Canceled By Conservatives And Defensive Men". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  5. 1 2 Reynolds, Robin (January 12, 2023). "Sundance 2023: Movies in the U.S. Documentary Competition Program". MovieWeb . Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  6. ↑ Azad, Navid Nikkhah (January 31, 2023). "2023 Miami Film Festival unveils lineup". Deed News. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  7. ↑ Haidet, Ryan (March 19, 2023). "2023 Cleveland International Film Festival: See the 2023 lineup". WKYC . Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  8. ↑ Carey, Matthew (June 7, 2023). "IFC Films, Sapan Studios Acquire 'The Disappearance Of Shere Hite,' Doc On Celebrated Sex Researcher Who Was Attacked By Conservative Critics". Deadline Hollywood . Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  9. ↑ "The Disappearance of Shere Hite". Rotten Tomatoes . Fandango Media . Retrieved March 21, 2024.
  10. ↑ "The Disappearance of Shere Hite". Metacritic . Fandom, Inc. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  11. ↑ Felperin, Leslie (January 21, 2023). "'The Disappearance of Shere Hite' Review: A Vivid Portrait of a Pioneer of the Female Orgasm". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on March 5, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
  12. ↑ "40th Anniversary Miami Film Festival Announces Lineup". MDC News. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Awards & Competitions | CIFF 47". CIFF. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
  14. ↑ Davis, Clayton (October 16, 2023). "Critics Choice Documentary Awards: 'American Symphony' Leads Nominations, Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Lands Nod After Record-Setting Weekend". Variety . Archived from the original on October 24, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
  15. ↑ Carey, Matthew (October 19, 2023). "'The 1619 Project,' 'Nothing Lasts Forever' Lead Charge As Cinema Eye Honors Announces First Round Of Documentary Nominations [Full List]". Deadline . Archived from the original on November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
  16. ↑ Bergeson, Samantha (January 12, 2024). "PGA Awards 2024 Nominations: Maestro, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Past Lives Among Contenders". IndieWire . Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
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