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RBG

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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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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 10/12/2021
Even fans of the tiny, fierce intellectual powerhouse that is Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg will be surprised by this utterly engaging documentary. Go to Full Review
Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald 09/30/2020
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. Go to Full Review
Robbie Collin Kermode & Mayo's Film Review 01/16/2019
A total snooze. Go to Full Review
Bianca Garner Filmotomy 10/11/2024
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. Go to Full Review
Jennifer Merin AWFJ.org 10/12/2021
[A] superb biodoc about Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg... Go to Full Review
Betsy Bozdech AWFJ.org 10/12/2021
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. Go to Full Review
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Maddie S 12/09/2024 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. See more 12/30/2020 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. See more Dave H 10/02/2020 Ibe always been a big fan of the notorious RBG. AND so the film filled in all of the blanks. See more scott e 09/30/2020 A wonderful look at a queen. See more . 09/30/2020 I liked that it was a true story. See more theatre maven 09/28/2020 Amazing documentary of an amazing woman. Was surprised that it’s actually better than the movie about her & facts brought to light are even more important. She was definitely one of the heroes of our time. See more Read all reviews
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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
Storyville Films, CNN 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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