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Martha, Inc.: The Story of Martha Stewart (2003) (TV)
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19 May 2003 (USA) morePlot Keywords:
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Part Two of Martha Biopic To Air This Fall (From Studio Briefing. 17 June 2005)
An Insider Look at Martha Stewart? (From Studio Briefing. 19 May 2003)
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Cybill Shepherd is very believable moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Cybill Shepherd | ... | Martha Stewart | |
| Tim Matheson | ... | Andy Stewart | |
| Joanna Cassidy | ... | Caroline Kass | |
| Jude Ciccolella | ... | Ed Kostyra | |
| Dorie Barton | ... | Young Martha Stewart | |
| Seann Gallagher | ... | Young Andy Stewart | |
| Michelle Nolden | ... | Norma Collier | |
| Ross Petty | |||
| Sheila Brand | |||
| Rhonda McLean | ... | Connie Maynard | |
| Hollis McLaren | ... | Big Martha | |
| Raquel Duffy | ... | Melissa Graham | |
| Jeremy Akerman | ... | Kmart CEO | |
| Nigel Bennett | ... | Rat Bastard (Time-Warner CEO) | |
| Stan Carew | ... | Sam Waksal |
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Driven to Succeed (Australia) (cable TV title)Martha Stewart - L'obcession du succès (Canada: French title)
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Rated PG for language and some thematic elements.Parents Guide:
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Factual errors: When one of the inmates imprisoned with Martha has finished her sweater, Martha notes how great her "cross stitching" is, when the sweater has clearly been knitted. moreFAQ
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in this part factual, part camp portrayal of Martha Stewart. This movie is actually preferable to last years barrage of reports and tabloid rumors re: Stewart.
The movie first focuses on Stewart's upbringing, in Nutley, New Jersey. Jude Cicolella portrays her disapproving, perfectionist father. Of modest means, Martha is driven to overcome this, and believes that her father's outlook is correct. First modeling, then Barnard college, then to finally marrying Tim Matheson, and buying a "handyman's special" in Connecticut. There is an amusing scene where Martha (Shepherd) yields a pick-ax; attempting to renovate the house herself.
Initially, she starts a small catering company with her girlfriend, and it develops into a larger project, taking over her life. The scenes between Shepherd and Matheson are believable; he eventually tires of her drive and they separate. While Shepherd can sometimes project a shrill harpy ..."I wanted the Merlot!"... the fact remains that she did not have her way paved for her, when creating her TV show she apparently utilized creative marketing, and perhaps is due some credit for being able to stand up to ruthless TV executives.
You will enjoy this movie, even if you are not a fan of Martha Stewart. Cybill Shepherd gives an excellent performance, and at the end of the film, we see Martha's fans gravitating toward her, sympathizing, thus begging the question, how can anyone predict the tastes and opinions of the public?.