Citizen Ruth (Patreon)

We discuss Alexander Payne's debut feature 'Citizen Ruth' an all-too-timely satire about abortion starring Laura Dern, Kurtwood Smith, & Swoosie Kurtz. We discuss the film's nuanced (if slightly dated) look at the contemporary abortion "debate", why we think the movie's message is destined to be misinterpreted by modern critics, and whether this is an example of a 'Yojimbo'. 

We wish we were discussing this film under better real world circumstances. If you want to help support the people fighting to keep abortion safe and accessible, find a local abortion fund. Consider also supporting AidAccess, a program working to make abortion pills accessible to people who need them. 

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Our theme song is "Mirror" by Chris Fish