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7.7/10 • 45

2019-08-151h 40m

Documentary

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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.

Directors
Ryan White
Editors
Helen Kearns

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  1. Ruth Westheimer

    Ruth Westheimer

    Herself

  2. Pierre Lehu

    Pierre Lehu

    Himself

  3. Cliff Rubin

    Cliff Rubin

    Himself

  4. Greg Willenborg

    Greg Willenborg

    Himself

  5. Miriam Westheimer

    Miriam Westheimer

    Herself

  6. Leora Einleger

    Leora Einleger

    Herself

  7. Jonathan Capehart

    Jonathan Capehart

    Himself

  8. Melissa Eagan

    Melissa Eagan

    Herself

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Dec 3, 2019

10/10

As so often happens when you research a film, I stumbled upon comments made. Comments outlining how great it is to have a grandma talk about sex, or how White gave us a rose-tinted version of Dr Ruth’s life. This story really isn’t about that. It's about progression in all circles of life. Overcoming adversity, finding direction, contributing to something greater and larger than ourselves, and championing a cause for others, Dr Ruth is so much more than just a 90-year-old with the big balls to talk about sex. In a climate where the rights of the individual often trump the needs of the village, this film really does equip society with the story of a strong woman who finally gains recognition for her long service to society. With attentive ears, honest words and grace in her heart, Dr Ruth accepted us and our bodies, before we even could. Go and give this woman the support she deserves.
  • Lily Meek
Read Lily's full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-ask-dr-ruth-a-documentary-on-90th-birthday-parties-nazi-germany-and-sex

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Status
Released
Original Language
English
Budget
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Revenue
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Keywords
sexual revolutionholocaust (shoah) survivorpainful memoriessenior citizensex therapist