
On the Basis of Sex
Her story made history
Directed by Mimi Leder
Produced by Participant, Alibaba Pictures Group
An inspirational courtroom drama about Ruth Bader Ginsburg's fight against systemic sex discrimination, grounded in warmth, legal intellect, and the partnership between spouses.
Young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg teams with her husband Marty to bring a groundbreaking case before the U.S. Court of Appeals and overturn a century of sex discrimination.
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Does On the Basis of Sex end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.
Is On the Basis of Sex violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is On the Basis of Sex scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is On the Basis of Sex easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.
Is On the Basis of Sex sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
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