Review of RBG (2018) by Charles S — 02 Sep 2018

Outstanding portrait of a brilliant, compassionate human being.

This review of RBG (2018) was written by Charles S on 02 Sep 2018.

RBG has generally received positive reviews.

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By Philip P (375) on 10 Dec 2018

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By Joe Friar (93) for The Victoria Advocate (93) on 27 Oct 2018

Even Ginsburg's biggest devotes will be learn something new from the documentary which takes a candid look at RBG's life…

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By Ethankennerly (5) on 10 Apr 2021

Before watching this, I did not who Ruth Bader Ginsburg was. After watching this, Justice Ginsberg became my hero…

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By Alex G (1,313) on 03 Jan 2019

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By Geoffrey Macnab (1,253) for Independent (UK) (2,026) on 03 Jan 2019

RBG isn't a critical portrait of its subject but an enlightening and affectionate one…

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By Kevin Maher (647) for Times (UK) (2,458) on 03 Jan 2019

The life and work of the associate justice of the US Supreme Court, Ruth Bader Ginsburg (aka the notorious RBG) is the subject of this dense,…

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By Tara Brady (805) for Irish Times (1,391) on 04 Jan 2019

A documentary that was as sober as its subject might have spent more time on the fascinating archival audio…

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By Jude B (42) on 10 Jan 2019

Interesting, thought provoking, important to know aboit Ruth Bader Ginsburg…

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By Elle P (95) on 10 Dec 2018

I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks…

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By Edward Porter (366) for Sunday Times (UK) (753) on 24 Jan 2019

[This] account of Ginsburg's life is straightforward and upbeat. It's of interest simply because its subject is an interesting person…

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