The Martha Mitchell Effect

The Martha Mitchell Effect is an American Netflix original film, a documentary directed by Anne Alvergue and Debra McClutchy.

The film was released on June 17, 2022.

[1] Told through archival footage, its story is centered on Watergate whistleblower Martha Mitchell, a cabinet wife who was gaslit by the Nixon administration in an attempt to keep her silent.

[2][3] It was nominated for Best Documentary Short Film at the 95th Academy Awards.

[4][5][6] On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the film has a positive review of 100% based on 5 critics' reviews.