Drama films inspired by the controversial life of Marilyn Monroe

Hollywood’s most famous blonde, actress, model, singer, fashion icon and, of course, pop culture reference, all this was Norma Jeane Mortenson, better known as Marilyn Monroe, who has been the inspiration for many drama films about different aspects of your life

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It will be released soon drama film inspired by the life of Marilyn Monroe’blonde’, with Ana de Armas, Andrew Dominik in the director’s chair. Based on the novel of the same name by Joyce Carol Oates, which incorporates some of the artist’s most unknown and macabre aspects. Available September 23 on Netflix.

Farewell, Norma Jeane

Released in 1976 and starring Misty Rowe, here we discover the life of Norma Jean Baker, an aspiring actress who has spent much of her life in misery, abuse and a lack of trust. ‘Farewell, Norma Jeane’ talks about the moment when some famous photographs transformed Norma into Marilyn Monroe.

Marilyn, the untold story

Released directly on television in the year 1980, we ‘Marilyn, the untold story’ a drama film where Catherine Hicks brings Marilyn to life, from childhood, to her marriages to baseball player Joe DiMaggio and Arthur Miller, and to her tragic later years.

My week with Marilyn

When Norma was already an established star, she went through some difficulties in her career, as can be seen in ‘My With with Marilyn’, a drama film in which Michelle Williams plays Marilyn Monroe, which comes mid-shoot for Laurence’s new film. Olivier, who fights against Monroe’s ineptitude as an actress and her growing fame. Available on Amazon Prime Video.

Love, Marilyn

Clearly the actress’s life was full of fame at its best, however, tragedy was also part of her career and the dark side that no one wants to remember. This is what ‘Love, Marilyn’ is about, a documentary about Monroe’s life, through her thoughts and her lyrics that she wrote, read by people influenced by her career. Available on YouTube.

The mystery of Marilyn Monroe: the unheard tapes

Produced by Netfilx, this documentary focuses on uncovering the mysteries surrounding the actress’s death. ‘The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe’ addresses the artist’s death through several interviews with people closest to Monroe’s life.