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The Story of Marilyn Monroe

Featuring rare video and audio interviews, this film reassesses Marilyn Monroe's life and career.

09/01/2025 | Rating TV-PG

The Story of Marilyn Monroe

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The Story Of...

The Story of Marilyn Monroe

Episode 102 | 46m 56sVideo has Closed Captions

Featuring rare video and audio interviews, this film reassesses Marilyn Monroe's life and career.

Although Marilyn Monroe featured in 30 films in her short life, her lasting star power has secured her place as an icon of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Featuring rare video and audio interviews, the film reassesses her life and career and reveals how she was underestimated by sexist studio bosses who refused to recognize the intelligence and creative contribution of this tragic trailblazer.

09/01/2025 | Rating TV-PG

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The Story Of...

The Story of Marilyn Monroe

Episode 102 | 46m 56sVideo has Closed Captions

Although Marilyn Monroe featured in 30 films in her short life, her lasting star power has secured her place as an icon of Hollywood’s Golden Age. Featuring rare video and audio interviews, the film reassesses her life and career and reveals how she was underestimated by sexist studio bosses who refused to recognize the intelligence and creative contribution of this tragic trailblazer.

09/01/2025 | Rating TV-PG

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