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  • Misfit M. (2019)
  • Short | 15 min | Short
Misfit M. (2019)
Short | 15 min | Short

Documenting four days in 1961 in which Marilyn Monroe was unknowingly admitted to the psychiatric ward of a New York clinic by her own female psychiatrist, only managing to escape thanks to threats made by ex-husband Joe DiMaggio. Shortly ...See moreDocumenting four days in 1961 in which Marilyn Monroe was unknowingly admitted to the psychiatric ward of a New York clinic by her own female psychiatrist, only managing to escape thanks to threats made by ex-husband Joe DiMaggio. Shortly thereafter while recovering in New York Hospital, Monroe wrote a letter. With 100% of the films screenplay taken directly from it, 'Misfit M.' sheds light on a chapter of Monroe's life from a completely untampered point-of-view. 'Misfit M.' lives in a trance; a mirror of Monroe's health at the time. At moments scattered, nostalgic and bitter, Marilyn's words portray a woman who was incredibly misunderstood, lonely and abused but also incredibly smart, insightful, thoughtful and at times playful. In addition to the never-ending intrigue of Miss Monroe, 'Misfit M.' is also a window into the abuse and mistreatment of both mental health and of power in a corrupt system. Thanks to the cooperation of Julien's Auctions in Los Angeles and the blessing of the current owner of Marilyn's letter, this story has now been taken off the page. See less
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Directors
R Austin Ball (as Austin Ball) | Sarah Hempinstall
Writers
Paige Locke (adapted for the screen by) | Darren Stewart-Jones (based on the stage production by)
Composer
Cinematographer
R Austin Ball (as Austin Ball)
Editor
R Austin Ball (as Austin Ball)
Production Designer
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Release date
Oct 18, 2019 (United States)
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15 cast members
Name Known for
Brandon McKnight
The Orderly The Orderly   See fewer
Paige Locke
Marilyn Monroe Marilyn Monroe   See fewer
Allie Dunbar
The Psychiatrist The Psychiatrist   See fewer
R Austin Ball
The Doctor (as Austin Ball) The Doctor (as Austin Ball)   See fewer
Angelica Stirpe
Cards Patient Cards Patient   See fewer
Izad Etemadi
Bench Patient Bench Patient   See fewer
Altair Vincent
The Guard The Guard   See fewer
Emily Dickinson
The Girl The Girl   See fewer
Katie Messina
The Head Nurse The Head Nurse   See fewer
Amin Bhatia
The Administrator The Administrator   See fewer
Peter Nelson
Abacus Patient Abacus Patient   See fewer
Adrian Rebucas
Knitting Patient Knitting Patient   See fewer
Sharon Heldt
Wheelchair Patient Wheelchair Patient   See fewer
John C. Malcolm
The Male Nurse The Male Nurse   See fewer
Danielle Salmon
The Female Nurse The Female Nurse   See fewer
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