Arts On The Basis Of Sex Jamila Rizvi reviews the film documenting the life of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, now an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. What emerges is not only her strength, but a partnership well beyond its era. By Jamila Rizvi Arts Jamila Rizvi reviews the film documenting the life of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, now an Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. What emerges is not only her strength, but a partnership well beyond its era. By Jamila Rizvi Previous article The Elusive Magic Of Grit Next article Why The Layout Of Your Office Could Be Making You More Anxious The screen is filled with a parade of young white men in black suits. Full of confidence and optimism, they stride towards the heavy oak doors of America’s most prestigious university. After a time, the eye is drawn to someone different. A single woman in a dress, wearing stockings and heels. Her eyes are hopeful. While surrounded by people she is still alone. ‘10,000 Men of Harvard’ plays in the background.It’s at this point in the film that I’m interrupted. I’m in a special media screening of On the Basis of Sex so that film reviewers and writers can see the movie early and report for the public. No credits play beforehand, there isn’t the usual popcorn and coke in people’s hands. Instead the cinema is slightly brighter than normal, allowing the attendees to take notes during the film. There is a sea of iPads and notebooks. On The Basis Of Sex is in Australian cinemas from February 7. filmreviewruthbaderginsberg Best Of Future Women Culture “Never an excuse”: Why Katrina still can’t stand the smell of bourbon By Sally Spicer Culture Janine never thought divorce would mean losing her family and friends By Sally Spicer Culture “Invisible victims”: Why Conor was forced to live in an unsafe home By Sally Spicer Culture Miranda*’s mothers group helped her escape abuse. Then the stalking began By Sally Spicer Culture “We can’t change this on our own” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture “Marching forward means ensuring all our voices are heard” By Melanie Dimmitt Culture Dr Ann O’Neill’s husband committed “the ultimate act of revenge” By Sally Spicer Culture The question victim-survivors like me are tired of being asked By Geraldine Bilston Your inbox just got smarter If you’re not a member, sign up to our newsletter to get the best of Future Women in your inbox.
