Review of RBG (2018) by Scott Z — 16 May 2018

Excellent!!! Saw it in a packed theater and thoroughly enjoyed.

This review of RBG (2018) was written by Scott Z on 16 May 2018.

RBG has generally received positive reviews.

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By Uber P (9) on 07 Jan 2019

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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 Ping P (3) on 03 Jan 2019

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By Philip P (375) 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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[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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