The Disappearance of Shere Hite is a 2023 documentary film directed by Nicole Newnham. The film is narrated by actress Dakota Johnson and follows the life of American-born German sex educator and feminist Shere Hite.[1]
Release
The Disappearance of Shere Hite had its world premiere at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival on January 20.[2] The film was also set to screen at the Miami and Cleveland International Film Festival in March.[3][4] In May 2023, IFC Films and Sapan Studios acquired North American distribution rights to the documentary.[5] It is scheduled to be released on November 17, 2023.
Critical reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 35 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.9/10.[6] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned the film a score of 80 out of 100, based on nine critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[7] Leslie Felperin of The Hollywood Reporter praised the film and called it "a smart tribute to a fascinating woman".[8]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Film Festival | 29 January 2023 | U.S. Documentary Competition: Grand Jury Prize | The Disappearance of Shere Hite | Nominated | [2] |
| Miami International Film Festival | 12 March 2023 | Documentary Achievement Award | Nominated | [9] | |
| Cleveland International Film Festival | 1 April 2023 | Nesnady and Schwartz Best Documentary Award | Nominated | [10] | |
| Critics' Choice Documentary Awards | 12 November 2023 | Best Archival Documentary | Nominated | [11] | |
| Best Biographical Documentary | Nominated | ||||
| Best Narration | Nicole Newnham, Dakota Johnson | Nominated | |||
| Cinema Eye Honors | 12 January 2023 | The Unforgettables | Shere Hite | Won | [12] |
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