On the Basis of Sex

On the Basis of Sex

Gender inequality has always been inherent in US government structures. But one girl named Ruth Bader Ginsburg decided to change this situation. How can inequality on the streets be overcome if the same inequality exists in the law? Therefore, she decided to become a lawyer who would put an end to this. And for this she chose one of the best universities in the USA - Harvard. Although sometimes she was simply not paid attention to, insulted and completely showed the superiority of men, but Ruth was ready to go through a difficult path in order to change history in the future. It can go against US law to destroy gender inequality, whether it oppresses women or even men. Read more The film is based on real events. The film was directed by Mimi Leder. She previously worked on the tapes "Collision with the Abyss" (1998), "Pay the Other" (2000), as well as the TV series "Abandoned". The main role in the film was performed by Felicity Jones, who is known for the projects "The Universe of Stephen Hawking" (2014, nominated for an Oscar), "The Voice of the Monster", "Rebel One: A Star Wars Story" (both 2016). The film also starred: Armie Hammer ("The Social Network" (2010), "Agents of A.N.K.L." (2015), "Call Me by Your Name" (2017)), Justin Theroux ("Mulholland Drive" (1999), "Duplex" (2003), the series "The Leftovers"), Stephen Root ("The Unthinkable" (2009), the series "Barry"). The premiere of the film will take place on November 8, 2018 at the Film Festival of the American Film Institute, USA.