RBG

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RBG

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Released May 25, 2018

1h 37m

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An intimate portrait of an unlikely rock star: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. With unprecedented access, the filmmakers explore how her early legal battles changed the world for women.

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Critics Consensus

RBG might be preaching to the choir of viewers who admire Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg, but it does so effectively.

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Nell Minow

AWFJ.org

Even fans of the tiny, fierce intellectual powerhouse that is Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be surprised by this utterly engaging documentary.

Oct 12, 2021

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

An eye-opener on many fronts -- not least when it comes to the kind of gym workouts the octogenarian cancer-survivor undertook to keep herself fit for work as a US Supreme Court judge.

Sep 30, 2020

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Robbie Collin

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

A total snooze.

Jan 16, 2019

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Bianca Garner

Filmotomy

Both West and Cohen have managed to do a grand job. A fine love letter to a woman who has had a significant impact on America.

Oct 11, 2024

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Jennifer Merin

AWFJ.org

[A] superb biodoc about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg...

Oct 12, 2021

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Betsy Bozdech

AWFJ.org

All of these details add up to present a rich, intelligent portrait of a woman whose impact on America will be felt long after her lace collar is retired.

Oct 12, 2021

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Maddie S

This film gave me so much hope for the future and for women wishing to hold positions of power. Hearing about how hard RBG worked to get to the Supreme Court and learning about all the successes and failures she had throughout her career put into perspective how incredible she was.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/09/24

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bruno l

Ruth Bader Ginsburg's passing so close to the American Election made me want to find out more about RBG's politics and career. This documentary filled that need and still left me wanting more. She looked to be a very fair judge and an incredibly smart person. She did amazing things to change archaic laws that discriminated against not only women but many minority groups.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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william k

Exceptionally well-produced biography gives an accurate and also quite personal portrait of a truly remarkable woman and judge.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

She's not my cup of tea in her opinions, but I did enjoy the movie and appreciate what she has done in her life.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/26/23

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Dave H

Ibe always been a big fan of the notorious RBG. AND so the film filled in all of the blanks.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/02/20

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scott e

A wonderful look at a queen.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

An intimate portrait of an unlikely rock star: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. With unprecedented access, the filmmakers explore how her early legal battles changed the world for women.

Director: Betsy West, Julie Cohen
Producer: Betsy West, Julie Cohen
Distributor: Magnolia Pictures
Production Co: CNN Films, Storyville Films
Rating: PG (Some Thematic Elements|Language)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 25, 2018, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 5, 2018
Box Office (Gross USA): $14.0M
Runtime: 1h 37m

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