RBG

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RBG

PG

2018

1h 37m

Documentary

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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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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.

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Robbie Collin

Kermode & Mayo's Film Review

01/16/2019

A total snooze.

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Bedatri D. Choudhury

Bitch Media

01/08/2019

Feminism is not a fad, and the Notorious RBG continues to be in the fight for the long haul.

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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.

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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.

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David Bax

Battleship Pretension

12/10/2020

RBG a hagiography, a puff piece. It's a well put together one but it's still nothing more. Ginsburg is an inspiring figure but this movie is only for the already inspired.

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Maddie S

@RT99443425 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.

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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.

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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.

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scott e

@RT99591297 09/30/2020

A wonderful look at a queen.

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09/30/2020

I liked that it was a true story.

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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.

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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