On The Basis Of Sex
On the Basis of Sex is inspired by the true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg – then a struggling attorney and new mother – who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights throughout her career.
Director:
Mimi Leder
Cast:
Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux
Screenplay:
Daniel Stiepleman
Screening Date:
Dec 15, 2018
Studio:
Focus Features Films
Running Time:
2 hours
| Excellent | Very Good | Good | Fair | Poor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 64.4% | 33.8% | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
“We have a long way to go. Full ERA for women was never
passed.”
“This was a film about a great historical figure but also about
logical thinking, fairness, and a new type of thinking that is the
key to progress.”
“The Best!”
“The best film we’ve seen this semester and so important.
Long Live RBG!” Thanks Jeanne K.
“A bit too Hollywood for my taste, but still a compelling story
about changing culture and the law. Ruth Ginsberg is my idle.”
“A must see by all genders!”
“Of all the biopics we’ve seen this semester this is bar far the
most successful. Clean character depictions, wonderful actors,
and a script that sets up scenarios, and then knocks ‘em down
like a killer rebuttal in a courtroom.”
“We need a sequel! Everyone should be made aware. Didn’t
need loud music to get the point across.”
“Wonderful film! Brought me to tears and so important. What
a hero!”
“Perfect background story.”
“A superb movie. Loved the actual Ruth appearing at ending on
steps to Supreme Court.”
"Perfect!”
“This is an important historical era, but the film was not very
compelling. Felicity Jones may not have been the best choice
for the lead.”
“Thank you. Wonderful film.”
“RBG - please live to 129 and serve for all that time.”
“Maybe a little ‘Hallmark Movie’ manner of presentation, an
icon like RBG deserves more.”
“Felicity Jones’s accent occasionally slips from Brooklyn to
Boston but I forgive her, she is otherwise wonderful.”
“Thank you for this film! Clearly delineates how hard it was to
get attitudes to change. How hard women had to fight to get
equal treatment. Loved that they put RBG in the closing shot.
Loved the way it showed the case from both points of view.
The legal arguments were enlightening. Was the last 4 minute
speech actually what she said or was that artistic license? That
Harvard Dean what a terrible person.”
“A timely reminder that social justice doesn’t come without a
fight. Even the head of the ACLU had to be won over!”
“Wow! We know why she’s the classiest chick in the country
and why Trump doesn’t like her!”
If you'd like to know more about the film...
https://youtu.be/g16X-8bXeq8 Here is an interview of Felicity Jones speaking about spending time with Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her role in the movie
https://variety.com/2018/film/markets-festivals/felicity-jones-ruth-bade... Here is an article with how Felicity Jones transformed into Ruth Bader Ginsburg for "On the Basis of Sex"
https://youtu.be/DRW7O-6aOr4 Here is an interview with Armie Hammer talking about "On the Basis of Sex" as playing Martin Ginsburg
https://deadline.com/2018/12/on-the-basis-of-sex-mimi-leder-ruth-bader-g... Director Mimi Laeder talks about the film
