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On the Basis of Sex

The story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg 鈥� then a struggling attorney and new mother 鈥� who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights throughout her career.

The story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg 鈥� then a struggling attorney and new mother 鈥� who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights throughout her career.

When Ruth takes on a groundbreaking tax case with her husband, attorney Martin Ginsburg, she knows it could change the direction of her career and the way the courts view gender discrimination. The film also chronicles the romance between Ruth and Marty, a partnership that succeeded both personally and professionally.

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1 hour, 50 minutes

Last on

Tuesday 23:10
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Music Played

Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:30

    Willie Chambers, Joseph Chambers

    Time Has Come Today

Credits

Ruth Bader Ginsburg Felicity Jones
Martin Ginsburg Armie Hammer
Mel Wulf Justin Theroux
Dorothy Kenyon Kathy Bates
Erwin Griswold Sam Waterston
Jane Ginsburg Cailee Spaeny
JIm Bozarth Jack Reynor
Professor Brown Stephen Root
Director Mimi Leder
Writer Daniel Stiepleman

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