The Disappearance of Shere Hite

2023

Action / Biography / Documentary

10
Rotten Tomatoes Critics - Certified Fresh 100% · 61 reviews
Rotten Tomatoes Audience - Upright 97% · 500 ratings
IMDb Rating 7.4/10 10 870 870

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Plot summary

Shere Hite’s 1976 bestselling book, The Hite Report, liberated the female orgasm by revealing the most private experiences of thousands of anonymous survey respondents. Her findings rocked the American establishment and presaged current conversations about gender, sexuality, and bodily autonomy. So how did Shere Hite disappear?

Director

Nicole Newnham Photo
Nicole Newnham

Top cast

Dakota Johnson Photo
Dakota Johnson as Shere Hite
Michael Conrad Photo
Michael Conrad as Self
David Hasselhoff Photo
David Hasselhoff as Self
Mike Douglas Photo
Mike Douglas as Self
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1 hr 58 min
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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by Louisa Moore - Screen Zealots 5 / 10

**By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com** The title makes

**By: Louisa Moore / www.ScreenZealots.com** The title makes this documentary sound far more exciting that it actually is, so those expecting a truly wild ride will be disappointed in “The Disappearance of Shere Hite,” a comprehensive yet surprisingly dry look at the life of the bestselling sex researcher. While this portrayal of Hite’s life story may come across as dull, she caused major waves with the 1976 publication of her groundbreaking study that surveyed the secret sexual habits of women titled “The Hite Report.” Director Nicole Newnham‘s film makes a deep dive into the life story of this intellectual, bisexual artist and author in a compelling piece of feminist cinema. Narrated by Dakota Johnson as Hite, Newnham uses Hite’s own words to tell her story (as well as interviews with her friends and those who knew her best). Johnson reads from Hite’s diary, books, and letters, eschewing her dislike of the sexist world of modeling, advertising, and academia. It should go without saying that the film features explicit dialogue, heavy sexual content, and frank, honest discussions about sex, so those easily offended will want to skip this one. For anyone with a natural curiosity and interest in learning about one of the most influential women to ever challenge society’s female sexuality myths, this documentary provides a detailed education Hite’s first book focused solely on female sexuality (her second, male) and was comprised of nationwide anonymous survey responses from random, real people. By answering questions in this manner, it allowed respondents to be refreshingly and completely honest and open. This painted a truthful picture that challenged the restrictive, traditional ideas of sex, sparking a dialogue about women’s pleasure, and empowering women to learn about their own bodies and take control of their suppressed sexuality. Unsurprisingly, this made waves, especially in more conservative circles. Hite’s surveys exposed something that really hit a nerve, especially with men who became frightened and threatened just by the idea of women having any sort of power (sound familiar, ladies?). The books were too much for many males to handle, so criticism of Hite’s work skyrocketed. A strong and outspoken woman, Hite was saying and publishing things, true things, that people just didn’t want to hear. It’s human nature, but ignoring them or attempting to discredit them didn’t make them any less true. Eventually, the court of public opinion derailed her popularity and career as an author. “The Disappearance of Shere Hite” tells the story of an early form of “cancel culture” in a way, as the backlash of the author’s controversial work also led to her downfall. The documentary is interesting, but the material is stretched a little thin for a feature length.
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Reviewed by MovieBuff5454 9 / 10

Because Shere Hite Shaped My Adulthood ...

When the "The Hite Report" was published, my earth shook. And my outlook on life entirely flipped. For the first time, I was able to open myself to love and experience all the wonderful things which accompany that. I often wondered what happened to Shere Hite and am thankful to now know the answers. I want to thank the documentarians who made this film. It allowed me to remember the beauty of Hite's soul. Though she approached women and their sexuality with scientific precision, she revealed to women how to be happy and yes ... even playful with our partners. And she reminded us that we have every right to expect comfort, excitement and gratification in the bedroom. Hite is, and will always be, my hero.

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