The Martha Mitchell Effect

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Stephanie A Martha Mitchell is brave for speaking out about the Watergate scandal, especially while having a husband who was in the Nixon administration who carried it out. I was not even aware of who Martha Mitchell was until this documentary, which I find surprising because I learned about the Watergate scandal in high school history classes, but her name was never mentioned. I found it meaningful when the people mourning her death spelled out "Martha was right" with flowers at her funeral. Even if people didn't realize that she was telling the truth until after she died, it's better for them to see the political scandal later than never. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/13/24 Full Review Melis S The story of Martha Mitchell was both inspiring and alarming. The execution of the filmmaker held a crucial role in this. They mixed the video footage with the newspaper and magazine pieces written at the time which made it seem both relevant and far away at the same time which formed an aesthetic that contributed to the unsettling feeling it provided. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/13/24 Full Review Grace P I enjoyed this film and how it showed the Watergate scandal from a feminine perspective. I have never once heard Martha Mitchell's name mentioned in any of my American history textbooks, which I think is crazy with how involved she was with the Nixion administration. I feel this documentary holds up her memory and teaches an entire new generation of audiences the importance of standing up for what is right, even when it is hard. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 12/12/24 Full Review Katie H The Martha Mitchell Effect is so beautifully captured and discusses an often-overlooked topic. The cinematography and design of this entire film is beautiful and significantly adds to the story. Also, the discussion of how women are often framed as being ‘crazy’ or ‘hysterical’ even when they are in the right is an issue that still occurs today being highly present in our language, and is rarely discussed. Rated 3/5 Stars •  Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/12/24 Full Review Em W From the archival footage to the incredible interviews, this documentary does it phenomenally. I love the filmmaker's style on this, and the story is seriously captivating. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/10/24 Full Review Olivia M This film was really educational and cool to watch. Seeing Martha stand up for herself and do the right thing despite all that was done to her was inspiring. I wish she had a happier ending. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 12/09/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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