Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic ‘On The Basis of Sex’ to open American Film Institute fest
Poster of 'On The Basis of Sex'
Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s biopic ‘On the Basis of Sex’ is set to open the 32nd American Film Institute fest (AFI). The film is directed by AFI alumna Mimi Leder as it follows the life of a young Ruth, who negotiates one of her earliest cases, Weinberger v. Wiesenfeld, before her time on the Supreme Court.
‘On the Basis of Sex’ stars Felicity Jones as Ruth, alongside Armie Hammer, Justin Theroux, Jack Reynor, Cailee Spaeny, Sam Waterston and Kathy Bates. Watch the trailer here.
On the honour, Mimi said, “As one of the first women ever admitted to the AFI Conservatory, it is particularly meaningful to me that ‘On the Basis of Sex’ will open AFI Fest 2018. My time at the Conservatory was a life-changing experience and informed my creative journey. I am forever grateful.”
She added, “The origin story of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, in this 25th anniversary year of her appointment to the Supreme Court, couldn’t come at a more important moment in our history nor be shown at a more relevant place than AFI Fest, a symbol of artistic integrity and the enduring power of cinema. I hope girls and young women, in particular, will see the film and find inspiration to realize their own unlimited potential.”
The opening night screening will take place on November 8 at the TCL Chinese Theatre. The fest runs from November 8 to 15.