THE DISAPPEARANCE OF SHERE HITE: (2023 Available for streaming on Hulu and Prime Video) If you are like me, you may remember the name Shere Hite but very few details of why.  This film is a captivating and revelatory documentary that explores the life and legacy of Shere Hite, a nearly forgotten feminist icon known for her groundbreaking 1976 study, "The Hite Report," on female sexuality. Shere Hite's pioneering study sold millions of copies but also triggered ferocious backlash from the media. It may seem like common knowledge today that a woman's sexual pleasure isn't dependent on the presence of a man. But when The Hite Report was published in 1976, the idea was revolutionary and to some (namely, men), threatening. The Disappearance of Shere Hite is a fascinating glimpse of a remarkable life. The author, sex educator, and feminist Shere Hite is known for her groundbreaking research on female sexuality. Her first book became an instant best seller. Based on 61 reviews by Tomatometer the movie received a rare 100%. Audience score received 97%. The title of the film refers to Hite’s renouncing of her U.S. citizenship before formally accepting citizenship in Germany where she continued her work until she died of cortical desperation at age 77. Barbara never read the book and had no memory of the name, but she liked the film and gave it a grade of B. For me, seeing the film was an educational experience. It refreshed my memory of an important period in the history of the Woman’s Movement. GRADES A/B