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On the basis of sex

Call Number

  • DVD DRAMA (CEN, EAS, WSQ)

Languages

In English, French or Spanish, with optional French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing, English DVS.

Performers

Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Jack Reynor, Cailee Spaeny, Sam Waterston, Kathy Bates, Stephen Root.

Publication Information

Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2019]

Physical Description

1 videodisc (120 minutes) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.

Audience

MPAA rating: PG-13; some language and suggestive content.

Summary

Inspired by the powerful true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg, On the Basis of Sex depicts a then-struggling attorney and new mother facing adversity in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a ground-breaking case, she knows the outcome could alter the courts' view of gender discrimination. Stronger together, Ruth teams up with her husband, Martin Ginsburg, to fight the case that catapults her into one of the most important public figures of our time.

Notes

Title from container.

Originally released as a motion picture in 2018.

Special features: A supreme team: making On the basis of sex ; Legacy of justice ; Martin and Ruth: a loving partnership.

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