On the basis of sex [videorecording] / Participant Media presents ; in association with Alibaba Pictures ; a Mimi Leder film ; produced by Robert Cort and Jonathan King ; written by Daniel Stiepleman ; directed by Mimi Leder.
Inspired by the powerful true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg, On the Basis of Sex depicts a then-struggling attorney and new mother facing adversity in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a ground-breaking case, she knows the outcome could alter the courts' view of gender discrimination. Stronger together, Ruth teams up with her husband, Martin Ginsburg, to fight the case that catapults her into one of the most important public figures of our time.
Record details
- Physical Description: 1 videodisc (2 hours) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in.
- Publisher: Universal City, CA : Universal Pictures Home Entertainment, [2019]
- Copyright: ©2019
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- Originally released as a motion picture in 2018.Special features: A supreme team: the making of On the Basis of Sex ; Legacy of justice; Martin and Ruth: A loving partnership.
- Creation/Production Credits Note:
- Director of photography, Michael Grady ; editor, Michelle Tesoro ; music, Mychael Danna ; production designer, Nelson Coates ; costume designer, Isis Mussenden.
- Participant or Performer Note:
- Felicity Jones, Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Jack Reynor, Cailee Spaeny, Stephen Root, Sam Waterston, Kathy Bates, Wendy Crewson, Chris Mulkey, John Ralston, Gary Werntz, Francis Xavier McCarthy, Ben Carlson.
- Target Audience Note:
- MPAA rating: PG-13; for some language and suggestive content CHV rating: PG.
- System Details Note:
- DVD, NTSC, region 1, anamorphic widescreen (1.85:1) presentation, Dolby Digital 5.1, Dolby Digital 2.0.
- Language Note:
- English, dubbed French or Spanish dialogue; optional French or Spanish subtitles; English subtitles for the deaf and hard of hearing (SDH); English descriptive video track for people with visual disabilities (DVS).
Search for related items by subject
- Subject:
- Ginsburg, Ruth Bader > Drama.
Ginsburg, Martin D., 1932-2010 > Drama.
United States. Court of Appeals (10th Circuit) > Drama.
Lawyers > United States > Drama.
Sex discrimination > Law and legislation > Drama. - Genre:
- Biographical films.
Feature films.
Fiction films.
Video recordings for the hearing impaired.
Video recordings for people with visual disabilities.
Available copies
- 58 of 59 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Brown Library System. (Show)
Holds
- 0 current holds with 59 total copies.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George H. & Laura E. Brown Library | DVD Drama On (Text) | 30308101214840 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Albert Carlton - Cashiers Community Library | DVD ON (Text) | 39493108508435 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bordeaux Library | DVD O (Text) | 31781064406166 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Bryan Memorial Library | D 13414 (Text) | 810191001627371 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Camden County Library | DVD F ON (Text) | 39488900199102 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Columbus Library | DVD DRAMA ON (Text) | 31250200072862 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Corolla Library | DVD F ONT (Text) | 39488600163762 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Dorothy Wightman Library | ADVD GEN ON DRA (Text) | 30372101656301 | Adult Video Fiction | Available | - |
| Fairview Library | FF 49827 DVD (Text) | 0020512220854 | Adult Video | Available | - |
| Fletcher Branch | 791.43 O / Feature (Text) | 33258009831152 | Adult Video | Available | - |
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Summary:
Inspired by the powerful true story of a young Ruth Bader Ginsburg, On the Basis of Sex depicts a then-struggling attorney and new mother facing adversity in her fight for equal rights. When Ruth takes on a ground-breaking case, she knows the outcome could alter the courts' view of gender discrimination. Stronger together, Ruth teams up with her husband, Martin Ginsburg, to fight the case that catapults her into one of the most important public figures of our time.
