{"id":2760,"date":"2018-05-11T14:37:44","date_gmt":"2018-05-11T21:37:44","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=2760"},"modified":"2018-05-11T14:37:44","modified_gmt":"2018-05-11T21:37:44","slug":"rbg-an-intimate-portrait-of-an-unlikely-rock-star-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2018\/rbg-an-intimate-portrait-of-an-unlikely-rock-star-justice-ruth-bader-ginsburg\/","title":{"rendered":"RBG \u2013 An Intimate Portrait of an Unlikely Rock Star \u2013 Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2769\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/RBG.jpg?resize=148%2C218\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"218\" \/>An intimate portrait of an unlikely rock star: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. With unprecedented access, the filmmakers explore how her early legal battles changed the world for women. KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Gerry O. comments, \u201cThis documentary, RBG, tells you about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and not only inspires you, but motivates you to change the world just as she did.\u201d Ranny L., KIDS FIRST! Juror adds, \u201cShe is an inspiration in so many ways. Shy and somewhat introverted, she never let that keep her from pursuing a career path that was unique for woman at the time.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n<p>RBG<br \/>\nBy Gerry O., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 16<\/p>\n<p>In one of the most divided political times in the recent history, it is good to look back to the previous decades and see the changes and inspiration that occurred in America. This documentary, RBG, tells you about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court and not only inspires you, but motivates you to change the world just as she did.<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/H6FGRQDMGR4?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>At its core, this documentary will inspire people. It doesn\u2019t hide th<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2762 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.a-300x169.jpg?resize=199%2C112\" alt=\"\" width=\"199\" height=\"112\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.a.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.a.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.a.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.a.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/>e many aspects of life\u2019s challenges. Throughout Ruth\u2019s life, there are moments of romance as well as drama. On the opposite side of the coin, there are many comedic moments, ranging from fun antidotes about Ruth\u2019s workaholism to Saturday Night Live skits.<\/p>\n<p>Starting from her childhood to the present day, <em>RGB<\/em> reveals the essence of Ruth Bader Ginsburg. She is the female attorney who, not only fought for women\u2019s rights in the United States, but also spent years on as a Supreme Court Justice fighting for women\u2019s rights. This film truly gives real insight into the fight for women\u2019s education, equal payment in the workplace and equal treatment in every situation. Despite gender discrimination (which still occurs w<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2766\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.e-1-300x169.jpg?resize=204%2C115\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.e-1.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.e-1.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.e-1.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.e-1.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/>orldwide), few know the efforts women have gone through, in order to receive the same rights and treatment that men have. The film also shows many aspects of her personal family life as well as struggles she has survived, such as surviving cancer.<\/p>\n<p>One of my favorite parts of the film is when it shows how political differences don\u2019t mean that two people cannot get along. Antonin Scalia, also a Supreme Court Justice, and Ruth were best friends for many years. Scalia was a staunch conservative and Ruth was always quite liberal. Often, in court, they differed in opinion. Yet, as the film shows, they were friends in real life, with no hard feelings despite their political differences. Their friendship delivers an important message for our nation today &#8211; that politics should not be something that breaks and blocks relationships.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2764 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.c-300x169.jpg?resize=201%2C113\" alt=\"\" width=\"201\" height=\"113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.c.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.c.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.c.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.c.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>RBG<\/em> doesn\u2019t rely on a single narrator to explain the life of Justice Ginsburg, there are many people who talk about her. Throughout the documentary, the person we hear from the most is Justice Ginsburg herself telling her stories. Skilled research and editing incorporate real-life speeches at the Supreme Court, as well as many hearings when Ruth was a lawyer. This gives a unique realistic feel to the film. Instead of being lectured about the subject, you feel as if you are part of her story. This also has its downsides. The documentary flows chronologically, but it also focuses on many aspects of Ruth\u2019s life. In some ways, the film deals with so much information that it can become overwhelming.<\/p>\n<p>While Ruth\u2019s story is something we all should hear, it is complex with many mature details and important subjects. I recommend this film for ages 13 to 18 as well as adults. It truly is a film that teenagers should see, as it demonstrates how anyone is capable of change. I give the film 4.5 out of 5 stars.<\/p>\n<p>RBG<br \/>\nBy Ranny Levy, KIDS FIRST! Adult Juror<\/p>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/biIRlcQqmOc?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>I have been a fan of Justice Ginsburg since she first came into focus in the 70s, as an advocate of women\u2019s rights. This documentary about h<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2761 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.e-300x169.jpg?resize=202%2C114\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.e.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.e.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.e.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.e.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/>er life offers insight into her personal history and the people around her who supported her for so many years. She is an inspiration in so many ways. Shy and somewhat introverted, she never let that keep her from pursuing a career path that was unique for woman at the time. She entered Harvard Law School in 1956, one of 9 women in a class of 500 men. I resonated with her story about the Dean reportedly asking the female law students, \u201cHow do you justify taking a spot from a qualified man?\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Justice Ginsburg proudly speaks about bein<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2765\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.d-300x169.jpg?resize=204%2C115\" alt=\"\" width=\"204\" height=\"115\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.d.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.d.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.d.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.d.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 204px) 100vw, 204px\" \/>g born and bred in Brooklyn. In the 70s she co-founded the Women\u2019s Rights Project at the ACLU. We listen to Gloria Steinem and Nina Totenberg reveal tales of her past that make you realize how pivotal her involvement in the women\u2019s movement was. Filmmakers Julie Cohen and Betsy West dig into the substance of this woman with a judicious zeal usually reserved for our deceased heroes. As a staunch feminist, her nomination to the Supreme Court could have been way-laid had not President Clinton been wowed by her in the first 15 minutes of her interview with him. Then, he knew that he had to put her on the Court.<\/p>\n<p>The love story between Ruth and Martin Ginsburg is nothing less than awe-inspiring. I love how she tells about her undergraduate years at Cornell where there was a four to one ratio of boys to girls. \u201cEvery mother wanted to send their daughter there because, if you couldn\u2019t find a husband there, you were hopeless.\u201d She reveals that during her freshman year, she never dated the same boy twice. That is, until she met Marty, who was the first guy that recognized she had a brain. When President Carter brought her to the federal bench, Marty gave up his success career as a tax attorney in New York to move to DC to support her. He recognized Ruth for the super star that she is and later, when she was nominated to the Supreme Court, rallied on her behalf with endless enthusiasm. Also noted is that he was the cook in the family. Her children tell how they had to keep her out of the kitchen.<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2767 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.f-300x159.jpg?resize=202%2C107\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"107\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.f.jpg?resize=300%2C159&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.f.jpg?resize=768%2C407&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.f.jpg?resize=1024%2C543&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.f.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 202px) 100vw, 202px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>One thing I really like about this film is that it focuses on Justice Ginsburg\u2019s life long fight against gender discrimination. She experienced it first hand as a fresh law school graduate that could not get a job in any law office in New York City because \u201cthey didn\u2019t hire women.\u201d She has never given up the fight, and there have been many \u2013 for women in the military who were discriminated against f<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft  wp-image-2763\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.b-300x169.jpg?resize=206%2C116\" alt=\"\" width=\"206\" height=\"116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.b.jpg?resize=300%2C169&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.b.jpg?resize=768%2C432&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.b.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.b.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 206px) 100vw, 206px\" \/>or pay and benefits, for widowed men who couldn\u2019t get survivor benefits. She chose her plaintiffs carefully, picking a male to show that gender discrimination worked against both men and women.<\/p>\n<p>Although this film may lack verve in terms of groundbreaking filmmaking, it is stunning beautiful in telling the story of a contemporary hero. 84-year-old Justice Ginsburg is an icon of our times. A woman who has weathered extremely difficult conditions and sits on the highest court in the country as someone dedicated to equality \u2013 for women, for people of different races and cultures \u2013 for all of us. She is a modern heroine and, as shy and quiet as she is \u2013 carries a big stick! I have<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-2768 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.g-300x200.jpg?resize=198%2C132\" alt=\"\" width=\"198\" height=\"132\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.g.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.g.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.g.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/rbg.g.jpg?w=1200&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 198px) 100vw, 198px\" \/> been touting this film to all the young women and men in my universe and sending them to it. Most walk away stunned. My 20-year-old friends never even knew who she was before going to see the film.<\/p>\n<p>Many weep as they watch it. Now, that\u2019s something. That\u2019s important. If this film manages to get one young person\u2019s attention and give them the courage to stand up for what they believe, then Directors Julie Cohen, Betsy West have something to be outrageously proud of. I believe they have.<\/p>\n<p>Photos, courtesy of Magnolia Pictures<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>An intimate portrait of an unlikely rock star: Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. With unprecedented access, the filmmakers explore how her early legal battles changed the world for women. KIDS FIRST! 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