
At the age of 84, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. But without a definitive Ginsburg biography, the unique personal journey of this diminutive, quiet warrior's rise to the nation's highest court has been largely unknown, even to some of her biggest fans - until now. RBG is a revelatory documentary exploring Ginsburg's exceptional life and career from Betsy West and Julie Coh... (Full plot summary below)
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At the age of 84, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg has developed a breathtaking legal legacy while becoming an unexpected pop culture icon. But without a definitive Ginsburg biography, the unique personal journey of this diminutive, quiet warrior's rise to the nation's highest court has been largely unknown, even to some of her biggest fans - until now. RBG is a revelatory documentary exploring Ginsburg's exceptional life and career from Betsy West and Julie Cohen, and co-produced by Storyville Films and CNN Films.
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| Flick FilosopherMaryAnn JohansonA marvelous, funny, deeply moving biography of Ruth Bader Ginsberg from her rise as a legal champion of women's rights in the 1970s to her ascension as a Supreme Court justice and social-media hero "Notorious RBG.' |
| New YorkerSheelah KolhatkarI left the theatre informed, inspired, and eager to go to sleep at a normal hour. |
| Sarah's Backstage PassSarah Knight AdamsonJustice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's biographical film presents an insightful and personal view of an accomplished legendary woman - one who paved the way for women's equality. |
| Vue Weekly (Edmonton, Alberta)Stephan BoissonneaultRBG is a very enjoyable piece of history that touches on the obscure fame one woman has earned, championing women's rights without using a single bad word or raising her voice. |
| Sunday Independent (Ireland)Aine O'Connor[RBG] has been instrumental in changing so much of what we now take for granted; this insight into the woman behind the law is utterly charming. |
| London Evening StandardCharlotte O'SullivanHer determination and self-belief are inspiring. She's convinced she still has much to offer. Only a cruel fool would disagree. |
| FilmJerk.comEdward HavensOne's enjoyment of the new documentary "RBG" will probably be gauged by how well you know the titular subject. |
| Reeling ReviewsLaura CliffordOpening with a flurry of disparaging remarks denoting the type of obstacles faced by their subject, Julie Cohen and Betsy West quickly shift gears for their affectionate and affecting portrait of Ruth Bader Ginsberg |
| Toronto StarBruce DemaraWhat emerges is an intriguing portrait of a woman described as shy and retiring but with "a quiet magnetism," a work horse and a master legal strategist. |
| East Bay ExpressKelly VanceGinsburg is a woman we instinctively want to know more about, and RBG gives us that chance. |