Martha

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Martha

Released Oct 25

1h 53m

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This definitive documentary on Martha Stewart pulls back the curtain on one of America's greatest self-made icons, from her start as a teenage model to her stint as a Wall Street stockbroker to her reign as the grand dame of entertaining and good taste. Directed by R.J. Cutler (Elton John: Never Too Late, Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry, The September Issue), Martha draws on hundreds of hours of intimate interviews with Stewart and those from her inner circle, along with Stewart's private archives of diaries, letters, and never-seen-before footage. The film illuminates Stewart's upbringing in a working-class family, compels us to reconsider the scandal that sent her to prison, and heralds her post-prison reinvention as the original influencer who's still captivating new generations of fans.

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Critics Consensus

Glossy like a Martha Stewart cookbook and just as pleasurable to parse, R.J. Cutler's documentary offers an intimate glimpse into one of America's most enduring icons.

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Craig Mathieson

The Age (Australia)

“I never look the other way,” she says, and thankfully neither does Cutler’s documentary.

Rated: 4/5

Nov 15, 2024

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Peter Rainer

FilmWeek (KPCC - NPR Los Angeles)

To its credit, it doesn't pull any punches on the tough side of her.

Nov 13, 2024

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Alissa Wilkinson

New York Times

“Martha” feels like a far more comprehensible key to Stewart — who has been the subject of speculation, fascination, jokes that turn cruel and plenty of schadenfreude — than half a century of media attention has managed to find.

Nov 6, 2024

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Stephen Silver

The SS Ben Hecht

What I liked about this is that it’s not pure hagiography, and was willing to get into uncomfortable subjects, like Stewart’s affairs and breakups.

Dec 6, 2024

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Rosalynn Try-Hane

Liquid Marmalade

This documentary did that rare thing, it got under the skin of the icon and showed the woman.

Nov 24, 2024

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Bill Brioux

Brioux.tv

Prolific documentarian R.J. Cutler delivers a brisk, visually-dazzling chronicle of Stewarts dizzying highs and devastating lows.

Nov 22, 2024

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Stephen J

What a great documentary. What I am left with the most is how horrible James Comey is as a person. And how horrible the FBI conducted itself. I am so glad that buffoon was fired! As for Martha stewart, what an incredible human being. I am so sorry about how things turned out for her. A complete miscarriage of justice.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

11/26/24

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Julian P

Good docco even if you live outside the USA. She was clearly stitched up by the male bastion and the way it is told reveals both sides of her personality.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/23/24

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Audience Member

It was an interesting documentary. I would’ve liked a bit more interviews from others involved. I would’ve liked it to expand more especially if they are demanding the viewer to sit through 2 hours worth of material. In the end, it was very good character study, albeit a one sided one.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/18/24

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Michelle G

Why was she the only speaking face. Would have been nice to see the contributors too. She lost it a bit at the jb roast. Didn't seem natural.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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Rodrigo C

Her story is interesting and I didn’t know about most of it so that made for a good watch. Definitely worth it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/17/24

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David D

She's one hell of a lady. No doubt about that. It does leave you wondering if she's slightly sociopathic. To achieve what she has, as shown in the documentary, the degree of focus required is sky high. A good watch. Inspiring in a great many ways.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

11/12/24

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This definitive documentary on Martha Stewart pulls back the curtain on one of America's greatest self-made icons, from her start as a teenage model to her stint as a Wall Street stockbroker to her reign as the grand dame of entertaining and good taste. Directed by R.J. Cutler (Elton John: Never Too Late, Billie Eilish: The World's a Little Blurry, The September Issue), Martha draws on hundreds of hours of intimate interviews with Stewart and those from her inner circle, along with Stewart's private archives of diaries, letters, and never-seen-before footage. The film illuminates Stewart's upbringing in a working-class family, compels us to reconsider the scandal that sent her to prison, and heralds her post-prison reinvention as the original influencer who's still captivating new generations of fans.

Director: R.J. Cutler
Producer: Jane Cha, Alino Cho, Austin Wilkin, R.J. Cutler, Trevor Smith
Distributor: Netflix
Genre: Documentary, Biography
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 25, 2024, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 30, 2024
Runtime: 1h 53m

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