On the Basis of Sex

Summary: Based on the true legal journey of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, this movie follows the young female lawyer through the injustices of attending a vastly male law school. Despite being at the top of her class, the American judicial system wasn’t ready to admit that a female lawyer could succeed.

Takeaways: It's persistent, unwavering RBG vs. the dubious naysayers of a broken system. While many American films fail to show this side of the story, I appreciated the acknowledgement of sexism that a talented woman faced in the recent past (and still face today).

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