Ruth Bader Ginsburg's portrait should be on a U.S. dollar bill. As an Asian who has lived in the United States since 1975, I empathize with women, African Americans, and LGBTQ community members who have been marginalized and mistreated for centuries for simply being who they are. Hence, in learning about her struggles, dedication, and hard work, I have come to appreciate the "Notorious RBG" and the significant contributions she has made to American society.
Starring Felicity Jones and Armie Hammer, On The Basis Of Sex is a Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic that's definitely worth checking out. However, its availability for rental and on streaming services is strangely very limited, yet the movie just came out two years ago.
There have been documentary films where many clips and interviews get tossed together into a somewhat disorganized narrative. On the other hand, a person's life makes it easier to tell a story by mere chronology, and RBG, which also came out in 2018, is a wonderful documentary about the Supreme Court Justice.
Ruth Bader Ginsberg's life story is fascinating enough, but RBG perfectly intertwines all the footage, pictures, and interviews into a clear, cohesive documentary movie. Like On The Basis Of Sex, RBG covers most of her life from when she was a law school student to her activism for women's rights to her time as an Associate Justice of the U.S. Supreme Court.
After watching RGB, I gained even more insight and understanding for the Brooklyn native, and her life is nothing short of extraordinary. Progress is often long-lasting, and, as demonstrated by her "step-by-step" strategy to eradicate gender discrimination, Ginsburg epitomized persistence and exhibited an incredible amount of patience, just like Martin Luther King Jr.
Beloved by young and old alike, Ginsberg was a trailblazer indeed, helping pave the way for future generations. Although some may have resented her, Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a real American who is still widely respected by both women and men alike. If one individual can have the grit and resilience to effect such monumental positive change in society, imagine how much better the world can be if there were more RBGs. That is the legacy Ruth Bader Ginsburg has left behind, and calling her a hero would not be an overstatement.
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