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 “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 The reason Demi Moore’s speech struck a chord with women By Sally Spicer Culture When parenting meets policing By FW Culture What do lifesavers and ladybugs have in common? By FW Travel How to experience Byron Bay according to your personality By Patti Andrews Culture The community that gentle activism built By FW Culture Keeping Country company during NAIDOC Week By Sally Spicer 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.
