Marilyn the Bookworm
Hollywood icon Marilyn Monroe was a passionate book lover with a large library. She read a variety of genres, including novels, poetry, drama, and nonfiction.
"The positive energy and good intentions you show to Marilyn and in your filmmaking overall are greatly appreciated here!"
Tim Lee
Program Coordinator
Southeast Asia International Film Festival
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Mark StarksDirector
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Mark StarksWriter
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Mark StarksProducer
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Project Type:Documentary, Short
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Runtime:4 minutes 30 seconds
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Completion Date:January 14, 2025
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Country of Origin:United States, United States
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Language:English
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Film Color:Color
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First-time Filmmaker:No
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Student Project:No
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Southeast Asia International Film FestivalPattaya Central
Thailand
December 13, 2025
Asian Premiere
Selection -
Athens International Monthly Art FestivalAthens
Greece
January 31, 2025
Award - Finalist - Best Documentary
Mark Starks screened his first films in middle school and is the recipient of more than 160 awards and selections to date.
Marilyn Monroe was far more than the world’s most famous blonde bombshell—she was a brilliant, curious, and deeply introspective woman. Despite being typecast as a “dumb blonde,” Marilyn’s wit, intelligence, and hunger for knowledge broke every stereotype.