Misfits M

Misfits M

Documenting four days in 1961 in which Marilyn Monroe was unknowingly, and indefinitely, admitted to the psychiatric ward of a New York clinic by her psychiatrist. Shortly thereafter while in recovery, 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. The film 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 and lonely but also incredibly smart, thoughtful and at times playful. In addition to the never-ending intrigue of 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 Monroe's letter, this story has been taken off the page.

Misfits M
  • Misfit M

    Documenting four days in 1961 in which Marilyn Monroe was unknowingly, and indefinitely, admitted to the psychiatric ward of a New York clinic by her psychiatrist. Shortly thereafter while in recovery, Monroe wrote a letter. With 100% of the films' screenplay taken directly from it, Misfit M. she...