Investigate and delve into the life’s secrets of the American icon in this new investigative documentary.
There are countless incidents in Hollywood’s history where the suspicious death of rising stars has raised many questions.
One of the most talked-about tragedies is the tale of Marilyn Monroe, a beautiful starlet and the most iconic pop culture icon ever to live.
It’s been 60 years since her tragic death at a young age, which stunned everyone because of the circumstances surrounding her discovery in her final moments.
There have been conspiracies and many questionable cases during her sudden demise for years, which are very sketchy once you study them.
To bring this discussion into light, a 15 seconds teaser of the upcoming documentary released by Netflix on their official site opens up with a voice-over that conveys to the viewers instantly by quoting,
“The true things rarely get into circulation — it’s usually the false things. It’s hard to know where to start if you don’t start with the truth.”
This teaser has assured the fans that its content is structured in the best interest of the pop icon and has built up quite a lot of interest among viewers in a positive way.
It will be the first time people will hear the unreleased tapes, which will help put context and serve as a way for Marilyn Monroe to tell her story instead of others.
The official poster for The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes:
“The brighter the star, The darker the truth,” The tagline alone suggests the documentary will investigate the deep secrets of Marilyn’s life and highlight things that will try its best to seek justice for her.
Check out the trailer here:
The official synopsis for The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes:
“For decades, Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe’s tragic death spawned conspiracies and rumors, often overshadowing her talent and shrewdness. By piecing together her final weeks, days, and hours through previously unheard recordings of those who knew her best, this feature illuminates more of her glamorous, complicated life and offers a new perspective on that fateful night.”
What will be the focus of The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes?
- The documentary will include some previously unreleased recordings that will shed light on her troubled legacy and the last years of her life.
- The documentary will attempt to give the late icon justice by focusing on her early life and rise to stardom and the secrets she kept close to her heart.
- Monroe is famous for her tumultuous relationships even her long-rumored affair with President John F. Kennedy will be discussed in the documentary.
- At the age of 36, Monroe died initially thought to be a self-inflicted drug overdose at her home.
- However, new evidence suggests it might have been a well-planned murder cover-up.
- It promises to concentrate on the numerous conspiracy theories that have persisted ever since the unfortunate and suspenseful night in 1962.
The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes Release Date
Directed by Emma Cooper and executive produced by Chris Smith, the documentary is set to make its Netflix debut on April 27, 2022.
What is the duration of the documentary?
There are no confirmed details about the duration of the documentary until now. Moreover, it is also not verified if the documentary will be divided into parts so that the events can be classified.
The documentary will be released by the end of the month, so more information will be announced in the coming weeks.
Is Netflix working on any other projects based on Marilyn Monroe?
Yes, Netflix has a plethora of excellent true-crime documentaries. It is one of the most popular genres on the streaming service.
As a result, they must include a biopic about the icon’s life in their collection, as it is a long past for Marilyn’s story to be told to the world and her fans.
The biopic is titled Blonde. The film is based on the life of actress Marilyn Monroe, played by Ana de Armas, and is adapted from Joyce Carol Oates’ novel Blonde (2000).
Adrien Brody, Bobby Cannavale, and Julianne Nicholson will appear in supporting roles. It was given an NC-17 rating due to the explicit nature of the content. It is scheduled to premiere sometime in 2022, but the dates are not announced yet.
You can stream ‘The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes on April 27, 2022, exclusively on Netflix.