'The Disappearance of Shere Hite': A Documentary on the Pioneering Sex Researcher

The film explores Shere Hite's groundbreaking work, the backlash she faced, and her retreat from public life.

Shere Hite, author of the groundbreaking 1976 book 'The Hite Report', is the subject of a new documentary, 'The Disappearance of Shere Hite'.
The documentary explores Hite's life, work, and the reasons behind her fading from public consciousness despite her significant impact on the understanding of female sexuality.
Hite's work was often met with backlash, particularly in the 1980s, leading to her retreat from the public eye and relocation to Europe.
The film features archival material and interviews with friends, colleagues, and supporters, as well as excerpts from Hite's writings read by Dakota Johnson.
Despite the controversy surrounding her, Hite's work challenged patriarchal views on sexuality and sought to liberate both men and women from rigid societal norms.