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Ask Dr. Ruth (2019)

Movie ★ 7.7 100 min

Documentary

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.

Ryan White Director

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Quick facts

Released
August 15, 2019
Runtime
100 min
Rating
PG-13
IMDb
tt9353586
Studio
Delirio Films, Tripod Media

Themes

Cast

Ruth Westheimer Ruth Westheimer Self Pierre Lehu Self Cliff Rubin Self Greg Willenborg Self Miriam Westheimer Self Leora Einleger Self Jonathan Capehart Jonathan Capehart Self Melissa Eagan Self

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Frequently asked questions

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?
Ask Dr. Ruth stars Ruth Westheimer, Pierre Lehu, Cliff Rubin, Greg Willenborg.
When was Ask Dr. Ruth released?
Ask Dr. Ruth is a 2019 documentary film.
Where can I watch Ask Dr. Ruth?
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