
Ask Dr. Ruth
Size doesn't matter
Directed by Ryan White
Produced by Delirio Films, Tripod Media
An affectionate, intimate portrait of a resilient Holocaust survivor who transformed personal trauma into a life of openness, humor, and cultural impact.
A documentary portrait chronicling the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became the United States' most famous sex therapist. As her 90th birthday approaches, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and her career at the forefront of the sexual revolution.
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Questions people ask
Does Ask Dr. Ruth end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is Ask Dr. Ruth easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Ask Dr. Ruth violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Ask Dr. Ruth sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Ask Dr. Ruth scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
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Distinctly its own thing.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Ask Dr. Ruth
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Ask Dr. Ruth
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Ask Dr. Ruth, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Ask Dr. Ruth, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Ask Dr. Ruth, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



















































