About RBG

RBG is a 2018 American documentary film directed and produced by Betsy West and Julie Cohen, focusing on the life of U.S. Supreme Court Associate Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. After premiering at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival, the film grossed over $14 million worldwide and received positive reviews from critics. RBG depicts Ginsburg's life, including her trailblazing career and her fight for women's rights and equality.

Making / Production

RBG was created under the deft hands of directors Betsy West and Julie Cohen. The film incorporates interviews with friends, family and colleagues, as well as direct interviews with Ginsburg herself. Furthermore, the film involves archival footage, tracing Ginsburg's life and pivotal career moments.

Actors

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg: The documentary mainly features Ruth Bader Ginsburg herself, portraying her own life's story and career journey.
• Martin D. Ginsburg: Ruth's husband of 56 years, he's shown supporting and emboldening his wife in her fight for gender equality.
• Jane Ginsburg: Ruth and Martin's daughter, her interviews provide familial insights into the life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Ruth Bader Ginsburg trained with a personal trainer in the U.S. Supreme Court's exercise room regularly, which was highlighted in the film.
• The documentary was nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Documentary Feature and Best Original Song.
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg admitted in interviews she often worked late into the night, even until early morning.

Awards

RBG was highly acclaimed by critics and was nominated for two awards at the 91st Academy Awards: Best Documentary Feature and Best Original Song for "I'll Fight" by Diane Warren. However, it did not go on to win any Oscars.

Quotes

• "I ask no favor for my sex. All I ask of our brethren is that they take their feet off our necks." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg
• "So that's the dissenter's hope: that they are writing not for today, but for tomorrow." - Ruth Bader Ginsburg

Music, Soundtrack

• "I'll Fight" by Diane Warren - This song was written specifically for RBG and was nominated for Best Original Song at the Academy Awards.
• Ruth Bader Ginsburg's love for opera is well-documented in the film, and several operatic pieces feature in the film's soundtrack.