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The Martha Mitchell Effect
Documentary · Crime · History · 2022
She was once as famous as Jackie O—and then she tried to take down a President. Martha Mitchell was the unlikeliest of whistleblowers: a Republican wife who was discredited by Nixon to keep her quiet. Until now.
Movie details
The Martha Mitchell Effect
2022 Documentary · Crime · History 40m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.4 / 10
Community rating
She was once as famous as Jackie O—and then she tried to take down a President. Martha Mitchell was the unlikeliest of whistleblowers: a Republican wife who was discredited by Nixon to keep her quiet. Until now.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over The Martha Mitchell Effect?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Debra McClutchy · Anne Alvergue
Martha Mitchell
Self (archive footage)
Richard Nixon
Self (archive footage)
Connie Chung
Self (voice)
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Dwight L. Chapin
Self (voice)
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Piper Dankworth
Self (voice)
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John Dean
Self (voice)
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Dan Romaine Kirkham
Self (voice)
Court is in session
Put The Martha Mitchell Effect on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.