KID’S TAKE ON MOVIES
In one of the most divided political times in the recent history, it is good to look back to the previous decades and see the changes and inspiration that occurred in America. The documentary RBG tells you about Ruth Bader Ginsburg, associate justice of the U.S. Supreme Court, and not only inspires you but motivates you to change the world just as she did.
At its core, this documentary will inspire people. It doesn’t hide the many aspects of life’s challenges. Throughout Ginsburg’s life, there are moments of romance as well as drama. On the opposite side of the coin, there are many comedic moments, ranging from fun anecdotes about Ginsburg’s workaholism to Saturday Night Live skits.
Starting from her childhood to the present day, RGB reveals the essence of Ginsburg. She is the female attorney who not only fought for women’s rights in the United States, but also spent years as a Supreme Court justice fighting for women’s rights.
This film truly gives real insight into the fight for women’s education, equal payment in the workplace and equal treatment in every situation. Despite gender discrimination (which still occurs worldwide), few know the efforts women have gone through in order to receive the same rights and treatment that men have.
The film also shows many aspects of her personal family life, as well as struggles she has survived, such as cancer.
One of my favorite parts of the film is when it shows how political differences don’t mean that two people cannot get along.
Antonin Scalia, also a Supreme Court justice, and Ginsburg were best friends for many years. Scalia was a staunch conservative, and Ginsburg was always quite liberal. Often in court, they differed in opinion. Yet, as the film shows, they were friends in real life, with no hard feelings despite their political differences. Their friendship delivers an important message for our nation today — that politics should not be something that breaks and blocks relationships.
RBG doesn’t rely on a single narrator to explain the life of Justice Ginsburg; there are many people who talk about her.
Throughout the documentary, the person we hear from the most is Ginsburg herself telling her stories.
While Ginsburg’s story is something we all should hear, it is complex with many mature details and important subjects. I recommend this film for ages 13 to 18, as well as adults. It truly is a film that teenagers should see, as it demonstrates how anyone is capable of change. I give the film 4.5 out of 5 stars.