Marilyn Monroe: The Rise of an Icon

A brisk, archival journey through a frozen morale tour, watching a woman discover her own power in real time.

Directed by

Patrick Jeudy

Genres

Documentary

Starring

Marilyn Monroe, Joe DiMaggio, Dwight D. Eisenhower

Overview

In 1954, Marilyn Monroe—a 28-year-old actress who was not yet a star—traveled to Korea, in the midst of the war, to perform on stage and boost the morale of American troops. She undertook a four-day tour in the dead of winter, immortalized by unforgettable photographs: Marilyn in a sheer, form-fitting dress, in the freezing cold, facing more than 100,000 GIs. This trip was a turning point in her life. Thanks to this unprecedented success, she would reveal herself to herself and to others. Marilyn discovered herself as a radiant, free, sexy, and admired woman. She entered into legend, as well as into every American household of the 1950s.

How it feels

Warm, melancholic, uplifting and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.

About

Identity, celebrity, war, gender

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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