The Martha Mitchell Effect

This documentary examines the life of Martha Mitchell, the wife of a Republican official in the Nixon administration. Once a prominent social figure, Mitchell became an unexpected whistleblower when she spoke out about illegal activities surrounding the Watergate scandal. The film focuses on the efforts made by President Nixon and his associates to silence and discredit her to prevent the truth from surfacing. Using archive footage and voice narration, the production provides a female perspective on the political turmoil that eventually led to the president's impeachment.

The film was directed by Anne Alvergue and Debra McClutchy and produced by Beth Levison and Judith Mizrachy. It features archival appearances by Martha Mitchell and Richard Nixon, with voice work provided by Connie Chung, John Dean, Dwight L. Chapin, and Piper Dankworth. Produced in the United States by Outspoken Films, Hazel Pictures, and Foothill Productions, the history-based crime documentary has a runtime of 40 minutes. Since its release on January 20, 2022, the film has received a moderate reception from viewers, earning a 6.6 rating on IMDb from 3,100 votes and a 6.4 rating on TMDB from 80 votes.