Marilyn Monroe: Self-Made Star | BFI trailer

Behind the image of arguably the most iconic star in cinema history was a fiercely talented woman ahead of her time. ‘I want to be an artist, an actress with integrity.’ – Marilyn Monroe The cultural phenomenon of Marilyn Monroe has endured for generations, though she is often reduced to a sex symbol frozen in time, or a tragic figure with a focus on the scandals, marriages and troubles that punctuated her personal life. Monroe’s achievements, legacy and contribution to cinema stretch so far beyond this reductive view. Featuring dazzling musicals, comedic turns, thrilling drama and a British-made film produced by Monroe, highlighting the depth of the talent behind the big-screen legend. Book now https://whatson.bfi.org.uk/Online/article/marilyn-monroe Subscribe: http://bit.ly/subscribetotheBFI Watch more on BFI Player: http://player.bfi.org.uk/ Our TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@britishfilminstitute Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BritishFilmInstitute Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/britishfilminstitute/ Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/BFI