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Becoming Marilyn

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Producing House

The story of how Norma Jeane Mortenson became Marilyn Monroe (1926-62), a lucid path of self-discovery, from anonymity to stardom: the painful birth of a myth.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 2022-07-07

Runtime: 53 mins

Director: Michèle Dominici

Spoken language: English, Français

Genres: Documentary, History, TV Movie

Original title: Becoming Marilyn

Production Companies: ARTE, 3 Frères Productions

Production Countries: France

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