Ask Dr. Ruth
“Size doesn't matter”
Synopsis
A documentary portrait chronicling the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became the United States' most famous sex therapist. As her 90th birthday approaches, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and her career at the forefront of the sexual revolution.
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Ask Dr. Ruth - Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-01-09
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Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryan White
- Original Title
- Ask Dr. Ruth
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Yiddish, German, French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Delirio Films, Tripod Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryan White
David Paul Jacobson
Helen Kearns, Rejh Cabrera
Chris Leggett, Ryan White, Jessica Hargrave, Rafael Marmor
Department Leadership Roster
David Paul Jacobson
Director of Photography
Helen Kearns
Editor
Daniel Dulitzky
Production Design
Rejh Cabrera
Editor
Chris Leggett
Producer
Ryan White
Producer
Jessica Hargrave
Producer
Rafael Marmor
Producer
Ryan White
Director
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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What is Ask Dr. Ruth about?
A documentary portrait chronicling the incredible life of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, a Holocaust survivor who became the United States' most famous sex therapist. As her 90th birthday approaches, Dr. Ruth revisits her painful past and her career at the forefront of the sexual revolution.
Who directed Ask Dr. Ruth?
Ask Dr. Ruth was directed by Ryan White.
Who stars in Ask Dr. Ruth?
The principal cast of Ask Dr. Ruth includes Ruth Westheimer, Pierre Lehu, Cliff Rubin, Greg Willenborg, Miriam Westheimer.
When was Ask Dr. Ruth released and how long is it?
Ask Dr. Ruth was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Ask Dr. Ruth?
Ask Dr. Ruth holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).