“The true things rarely get into circulation. It’s usually the false things,” says Marilyn Monroe in an interview. So, is it false that Marilyn died of an accidental drug overdose? Was her death due to something much more sinister? Netflix’s The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes delves into the legendary actress’ death, examining the tragedy using never before released tapes.
Los Angeles reopened the case of Marilyn Monroe’s death in 1982. The interviews conducted as part of that investigation have never been heard until now. The trailer teases one interview with an unidentified man in which he indicates he knows the truth – “I can’t say anything. And I knew it all.”
The documentary was directed by Emma Cooper (The Last Days of Legal Highs) and will premiere on Netflix on April 27, 2022.
Netflix released the following description of The Mystery of Marilyn Monroe: The Unheard Tapes:
“Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe’s tragic death spawned conspiracies and rumors for decades, often overshadowing her talent and shrewdness. By piecing together her final weeks, days and hours through previously unheard recordings of those who knew her best, this feature illuminates more of her glamorous, complicated life, and offers a new perspective on that fateful night.”
