My Life as Marilyn

Or perhaps newly compiled? I feel this film truly conveys the serious, real side of Marilyn Monroe. I think she was much more intelligent than her persona allowed and handled the press and fame brilliantly.

Old footage of interviews with her friends, business associates, public appearances and pr news stories, I feel, show the true Norma Jean Mortenson under the Marilyn Monroe facade, which makes her amazing stardom that much more brilliant. It wasn't as if she became a star overnight. She paid her dues, was constantly learning and improving her appearance, her craft, her opportunities and investments. By the time she became a sensation, it seems she knew exactly how to handle and benefit from it.

Turns out this subject was not as "old and tired" as I thought it was. Glad I gave this one a watch.