Review of RBG (2018) by Katie Parker for Flicks.co.nz — 25 Sep 2018

A truly remarkable story told with true affection.

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This review of RBG (2018) was written by Katie Parker and published by Flicks.co.nz on 25 Sep 2018.

RBG has generally received positive reviews.

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I was hoping for a balanced, fair, warts-and-all look at RBG. Nope! Just sycophantic a$$ kissing from the usual suspects…

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[RBG] has been instrumental in changing so much of what we now take for granted; this insight into the woman behind the law is utterly charming…

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By Eileen O (15) on 24 Jan 2019

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By Beth C (301) on 28 Dec 2018

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By Shaun Munro (472) for Flickering Myth (680) on 04 Jan 2019

Undeniably a hero's portrait yet a comforting one in these trying political times, RBG offers up a snappy, comprehensive precis of Ginsburg's…

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

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

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By Nikki Baughan (240) for The List (2,018) on 03 Jan 2019

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