Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber
“Ruth Gruber didn't just report the news...she made it!”
Synopsis
Brooklyn-born Ruth Gruber became the youngest PhD in the world before going on to become an international foreign correspondent and photojournalist at age 24. She defied tradition in an extraordinary career that spanned several decades. The first journalist to enter the Soviet Arctic in 1935, Ruth also traveled to Alaska as a member of the Roosevelt administration in 1942, escorted Holocaust refugees to America in 1944, covered the Nuremberg trials in 1946, and documented the Haganah ship 'Exodus' in 1947. Her relationships with world leaders gave her unique access and insight. This documentary interweaves verite scenes with archival footage.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
(Toronto International Film Festival)
Festival / Special Debut
September 10, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Richman
- Original Score
- Ted Reichman, Reuben Chess
- Original Title
- Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 13m
- Production Studios
- Reel Inheritance Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Richman
Ted Reichman, Reuben Chess
Robert Richman
Sabine Krayenbühl
Patti Kenner, Zeva Oelbaum, Denise Benmosche, Doris Schechter, Colin Nusbaum
Department Leadership Roster
Ted Reichman
Original Music Composer
Robert Richman
Director
Zeva Oelbaum
Producer
Sabine Krayenbühl
Editor
Reuben Chess
Original Music Composer
Colin Nusbaum
Producer
Zeva Oelbaum
Production Design
Robert Richman
Director of Photography
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What is Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber about?
Brooklyn-born Ruth Gruber became the youngest PhD in the world before going on to become an international foreign correspondent and photojournalist at age 24. She defied tradition in an extraordinary career that spanned several decades. The first journalist to enter the Soviet Arctic in 1935, Ruth also traveled to Alaska as a member of the Roosevelt administration in 1942, escorted Holocaust refugees to America in 1944, covered the Nuremberg trials in 1946, and documented the Haganah ship 'Exodus' in 1947. Her relationships with world leaders gave her unique access and insight. This documentary interweaves verite scenes with archival footage.
Who directed Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber?
Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber was directed by Robert Richman.
Who stars in Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber?
The principal cast of Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber includes Ruth Gruber, Louisa Herz Leopold, Dava Sobel, Harold L. Ickes, Manya Hartmayer Breuer.
When was Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber released and how long is it?
Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 13m.
Who composed the musical score for Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber was composed by Ted Reichman, Reuben Chess.