Elles Tournent - Dames Draaien Festival

‘On the Basis of Sex - Mimi Leder’

24 Jan.'19
- 19:30

Opening festival Elles Tournent/Dames Draaien

On the Basis of Sex is inspired by the true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg – then a struggling attorney and new mother – who faces adversity and numerous obstacles in her fight for equal rights throughout her career.

When Ruth takes on a groundbreaking tax case with her husband, attorney Martin Ginsburg, she knows it could change the direction of her career and the way the courts view gender discrimination. The film also chronicles the storybook-like romance between Ruth and Marty, a partnership that succeeded both personally and professionally.

Q&A moderated by Hadja Lahbib withPaul Spera (actor and Ruth Bader Ginsburg's grandson) and the Belgian association
Fem&Law.

Practical information

Location

Hall M

Rue Ravenstein 23 1000 BRUSSELS

Language

  • English
  • Subtitles: French Dutch

(US, 2018, 120', biography/drama)