| 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 Netflix original film, a documentary directed by Anne Alvergue and Debra McClutchy. The film was released on June 17, 2022. [1]
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]
It was nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards. [4] [5] [6]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a positive review of 100% based on 5 critics' reviews.
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