Good Thing: The Rise and Fall of Martha Stewart

Production Details

Title: Good Thing

Format: Feature Film

Production Begins: Development

Producer: Christine Vachon, Pamela Koffler, Neal Dodson, Coco Francini, Randy Manis

Writer/Producer: Ricky Tollman

Director: Janicza Bravo

Cast: Cate Blanchett

Synopsis: A Martha Stewart biopic about the career of the lifestyle media mogul. During the 90s and early 2000s, Stewart operated at the pinnacle of lifestyle media, writing multiple best-selling books and hosting her own Emmy-winning show “Martha Stewart Living.” The half-hour DIY and cooking program shared a title with her popular magazine, which reached peak circulation in 2002 with more than 2 million copies per issue. After her Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia conglomerate went public in 1999, she became the first self-made female billionaire in the United States. In late 2001, Stewart found herself under legal scrutiny after she sold off her stake in ImClone Systems and avoided a loss of about $45,000. The day after her sale, ImClone’s stock value fell 16%. Stewart’s stockbroker, Peter Bacanovic, tipped her off to nonpublic material about the health of the stock, a fact she denied to federal investigators. In 2004, Stewart was entrenched in a highly publicized trial over the sale. She was found guilty of conspiracy, obstruction and two counts of lying to federal investigators. She served five months in jail and two years of supervised release.

Production Companies:

Killer Films

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Manis Film
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Dirty Films Productions LTD

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contact@dirtyfilms.com

About Good Thing

This film chronicles the life of Martha Stewart, exploring her rise in the lifestyle media industry during the 90s and early 2000s. Through best-selling books and her Emmy-winning show, “Martha Stewart Living,” she shaped the way many view home and lifestyle practices. The narrative delves into her complex journey, including her achievements and the legal challenges she faced that would ultimately change her life. Highlighting both her entrepreneurial spirit and the controversies surrounding her remarkable career, this biopic offers a comprehensive look at a significant figure in American media.