Martha Stewart gave a mixed review of the Netflix documentary “Martha,” praising the first half but criticizing the rest as “lazy.” She felt the film focused too much on her time in prison and lacked color, considering that period a vacation. Stewart was critical of the unflattering way she was portrayed, particularly the camera angles and final scenes showing her recovering from a ruptured Achilles tendon. She wanted more whimsical anecdotes and a lighter tone, suggesting rap music in the film instead of a classical score. Despite her misgivings, Stewart acknowledged that the documentary showed a strong woman standing up for herself and overcoming challenges, which she appreciated. The documentarian, R.J. Cutler, defended his work and said it was expected that Stewart would have difficulty seeing certain aspects of the film. Despite the criticisms, Stewart noted that many women have approached her to praise the documentary, emphasizing its depiction of her resilience and success.
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