The Disappearance of Shere Hite
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| Directed by | Nicole Newnham |
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| Narrated by | Dakota Johnson |
| Cinematography | Rose Bush |
| Edited by | Eileen Meyer |
| Music by | Lisbeth Scott |
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Running time | 118 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $53,189[2][3] |
The Disappearance of Shere Hite is a 2023 documentary film directed by Nicole Newnham. The film is narrated by actress Dakota Johnson and follows the life of American-born German sex educator and feminist Shere Hite.[4]
Release[edit]
The Disappearance of Shere Hite had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 20.[5] The film was also set to screen at the Miami and Cleveland International Film Festival in March.[6][7] In May 2023, IFC Films and Sapan Studios acquired North American distribution rights to the documentary.[8] It was released on November 17, 2023.
Critical reception[edit]
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 60 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.9/10.[9] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 80 out of 100, based on 9 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[10] Leslie Felperin of The Hollywood Reporter praised the film and called it "a smart tribute to a fascinating woman".[11]
Accolades[edit]
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Sundance Film Festival | 29 January 2023 | U.S. Documentary Competition: Grand Jury Prize | The Disappearance of Shere Hite | Nominated | [5] |
| Miami International Film Festival | 12 March 2023 | Documentary Achievement Award | Nominated | [12] | |
| Cleveland International Film Festival | 1 April 2023 | Nesnady and Schwartz Best Documentary Award | Nominated | [13] | |
| Critics' Choice Documentary Awards | 12 November 2023 | Best Archival Documentary | Nominated | [14] | |
| Best Biographical Documentary | Nominated | ||||
| Best Narration | Nicole Newnham, Dakota Johnson | Nominated | |||
| Cinema Eye Honors | 12 January 2024 | The Unforgettables | Shere Hite | Won | [15] |
| Producers Guild of America Awards | 25 February 2024 | Outstanding Producer of Documentary Theatrical Motion Pictures | The Disappearance of Shere Hite | Pending | [16] |
References[edit]
- ^ "The Disappearance of Shere Hite (15)". BBFC. January 3, 2024. Retrieved April 11, 2024.
- ^ "The Disappearance of Shere Hite". Box Office Mojo. IMDb. Archived from the original on November 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ "The Disappearance of Shere Hite". The Numbers. Nash Information Services, LLC. Archived from the original on December 8, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2024.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (January 27, 2023). "Sundance Doc 'The Disappearance Of Shere Hite' Focuses On Famed Sex Researcher Canceled By Conservatives And Defensive Men". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ a b Reynolds, Robin (January 12, 2023). "Sundance 2023: Movies in the U.S. Documentary Competition Program". MovieWeb. Archived from the original on March 21, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Azad, Navid Nikkhah (January 31, 2023). "2023 Miami Film Festival unveils lineup". Deed News. Archived from the original on January 31, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Haidet, Ryan (March 19, 2023). "2023 Cleveland International Film Festival: See the 2023 lineup". WKYC. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (June 7, 2023). "IFC Films, Sapan Studios Acquire 'The Disappearance Of Shere Hite,' Doc On Celebrated Sex Researcher Who Was Attacked By Conservative Critics". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 20, 2023. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
- ^ "The Disappearance of Shere Hite". Rotten Tomatoes. Fandango Media. Retrieved March 21, 2024.
- ^ "The Disappearance of Shere Hite". Metacritic. Fandom, Inc. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ Felperin, Leslie (January 21, 2023). "'The Disappearance of Shere Hite' Review: A Vivid Portrait of a Pioneer of the Female Orgasm". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on March 5, 2023. Retrieved March 21, 2023.
- ^ "40th Anniversary Miami Film Festival Announces Lineup". MDC News. Archived from the original on October 3, 2023. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
- ^ "Awards & Competitions | CIFF 47". CIFF. Archived from the original on June 5, 2023. Retrieved April 10, 2023.
- ^ Davis, Clayton (October 16, 2023). "Critics Choice Documentary Awards: 'American Symphony' Leads Nominations, Taylor Swift's 'Eras Tour' Lands Nod After Record-Setting Weekend". Variety. Archived from the original on October 24, 2023. Retrieved October 16, 2023.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (October 19, 2023). "'The 1619 Project,' 'Nothing Lasts Forever' Lead Charge As Cinema Eye Honors Announces First Round Of Documentary Nominations [Full List]". Deadline. Archived from the original on November 17, 2023. Retrieved November 17, 2023.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (January 12, 2024). "PGA Awards 2024 Nominations: Maestro, Killers of the Flower Moon, and Past Lives Among Contenders". IndieWire. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
