Documentary
United States of America
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes is a 2012 documentary film directed by Leslie Woodhead. The film delves into the untold story of Marilyn Monroe's life and death, and offers new insights into her relationship with President John F. Kennedy. It features interviews with Marilyn Monroe's close friends and colleagues, including her acting coach, Paula Strasberg and her makeup artist, Whitey Snyder.
The documentary focuses on a series of never-before-heard audio interviews conducted by journalist George Barris with Marilyn Monroe, just a few months before she died. The tapes remained missing for many years until they were recently uncovered, and they shed new light on the circumstances surrounding her death.
Through these interviews and commentary from experts, the film reveals how Marilyn Monroe struggled with her fame and the pressure of living in the public eye. It explores her romantic relationships, including her marriage to Arthur Miller and her rumored affairs with powerful men like JFK and Robert Kennedy.
The film also raises questions about the cause of Marilyn Monroe's death and whether it was really a suicide, as has been widely believed for many years. The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes provides a fascinating insight into the Hollywood icon and gives audiences a chance to hear her voice and story in her own words.
