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The Disappearance of Shere Hite

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Shere Hite's 1976 bestselling book, The Hite Report, liberated the female orgasm by revealing the most private experiences of thousands of anonymous survey respondents. Her findings rocked the American establishment and presaged current conversations about gender, sexuality, and bodily autonomy. So how did Shere Hite disappear?
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As ambitious and provocative as its subject, The Disappearance of Shere Hite is a fascinating glimpse of a remarkable life.

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Wendy Ide Observer (UK) 01/14/2024
4/5
It’s a fascinating and enraging film and a timely reminder of the courage of members of the feminist vanguard. Go to Full Review Kevin Maher The Times (UK) 01/12/2024
3/5
The final third of the documentary slows to a deflated sigh, however, as Newnham struggles to make it a fitting conclusion to the high-stakes drama that preceded it. Go to Full Review David Jenkins Little White Lies 01/11/2024
3/5
A melancholy tale about a true iconoclast. Go to Full Review John Serba Decider 09/13/2024
[There] are more high-profile women who enjoyed personal-reclamation documentaries that reframed the ruthless misogyny they suffered... Hite doesn’t have the name recognition, but she certainly deserves a sympathetic documentary like this, too. Go to Full Review Dulcie Pearce The Sun (UK) 01/12/2024
4/5
... This refreshing documentary makes an excellent case for [Hite's] reintroduction as a sex-positive icon. Go to Full Review Sarah Kent The Arts Desk 01/12/2024
Nicole Newnham’s superb documentary charts the dramatic rise and fall of this brave woman who optimistically remarked that “equality doesn’t seem dangerous to me.” Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Jun 30 Real pride in 1 hour and 57 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated R for Nudity/Graphic Nudity, Some Language and Sexual Material!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The USA grossed over $49,100.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Linda L @LindaH401 Feb 10 I cannot recommend The Disappearance of Shere Hite enough! It's disturbing, infuriating and true. It's happening to women all over again right now. See more Shioka O 02/02/2025 She was beyond ahead of time, or...? Surprised and wondered that how media had/has been influential to our society... See more Marilyn H 01/05/2025 This was a really really good film, close to great. The editing the pacing were as delicate and yet sturdy as the subject herself. So much about her and that era in the women's movement I didn't know about. All revealed through spot-on storytelling. Great job! See more Wendy B @WoodlandElf 12/02/2024 Amazing! Ms. Hite was a highly intelligent woman! Shame on those who belittled her. Please watch this documentary and learn important history. Highly, highly recommended! See more Greg N @SirRong 11/22/2024 Captivating subject matter. Good doc, but not what I expected being told this was a must watch. See more Read all reviews
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Nicole Newnham

Director

Dakota Johnson

Narrator

Nicole Newnham

Writer

Molly O'Brien

Producer

R.J. Cutler

Producer

Elise Pearlstein

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Synopsis Shere Hite's 1976 bestselling book, The Hite Report, liberated the female orgasm by revealing the most private experiences of thousands of anonymous survey respondents. Her findings rocked the American establishment and presaged current conversations about gender, sexuality, and bodily autonomy. So how did Shere Hite disappear?
Director
Nicole Newnham
Producer
Molly O'Brien, R.J. Cutler, Elise Pearlstein, Kimberley Ferdinando, Trevor Smith, Nicole Newnham
Screenwriter
Nicole Newnham
Distributor
IFC Films
Production Co
NBC News Studios, Sony Pictures Television, TeaTime Pictures, This Machine
Rating
R (Nudity/Graphic Nudity|Some Language|Sexual Material)
Genre
Documentary, Biography, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Nov 17, 2023, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA)
$49.1K
Runtime
1h 57m
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