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Ask Dr. Ruth( 2019)

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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Ruth Westheimer

      Herself

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      Pierre Lehu

      Himself

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      Cliff Rubin

      Himself

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      Greg Willenborg

      Himself

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      Miriam Westheimer

      Herself

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      Leora Einleger

      Herself

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      Jonathan Capehart

      Himself

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      Melissa Eagan

      Herself

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    A review by SWITCH.

    10
    Written by SWITCH. on Tue Dec 03 2019
    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, ...

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • sexual revolution
    • holocaust (shoah) survivor
    • painful memories
    • senior citizen
    • sex therapist