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Reframed: Marilyn Monroe

Reframed: Marilyn Monroe

The face you know, the story you don't.

Limited Series 2022 · 4 eps · ★ 8.1 · Documentary

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Revisit the extraordinary story of a girl who sprang from nowhere to become the most famous woman in the world. Narrated by Golden Globe-winning actress Jessica Chastain and featuring a star-studded cast of female voices, this series re-examines Monroe’s story to uncover themes of feminism, sexuality and power that continue to drive the cultural conversation today.

Directed by Karen McGann

Network: CNN

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