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Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber

  • 2009
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 13m
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Ahead of Time: The Extraordinary Journey of Ruth Gruber (2009)
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A documentary on the remarkable life of Ruth Gruber. At 97 years old, Brooklyn-born Ruth still has that same sharp intellect and moxie that propelled her to become the world's youngest PhD a... Read allA documentary on the remarkable life of Ruth Gruber. At 97 years old, Brooklyn-born Ruth still has that same sharp intellect and moxie that propelled her to become the world's youngest PhD at age 20. At age 24, she became a New York Herald Tribune reporter and photographer and th... Read allA documentary on the remarkable life of Ruth Gruber. At 97 years old, Brooklyn-born Ruth still has that same sharp intellect and moxie that propelled her to become the world's youngest PhD at age 20. At age 24, she became a New York Herald Tribune reporter and photographer and the same year was the first journalist to enter the Soviet Arctic. A trusted member of the R... Read all

  • Director
    • Robert Richman
  • Stars
    • Ruth Gruber
    • Louisa Herz Leopold
    • Dava Sobel
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    • Director
      • Robert Richman
    • Stars
      • Ruth Gruber
      • Louisa Herz Leopold
      • Dava Sobel
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    Ruth Gruber
    Ruth Gruber
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    Louisa Herz Leopold
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    Dava Sobel
    • Self
    Lee Taylor
    • Self
    Harold Ickes
    Harold Ickes
    • Self
    Manya Hartmayer Breuer
    • Self
    Tom Segev
    • Self
    Ike Aronowitz
    • Self
    Mordechai Rossman
    • Self
    Eli Wallach
    Eli Wallach
    • Mordechai Rossman
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    Therese Plummer
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    Jody Shelton
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      • Robert Richman
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    8Red-125

    Excellent documentary about a remarkable woman

    Ahead of Time (2009), directed by Robert Richman, is a well--crafted documentary about an extraordinary woman. Ruth Rubin--aged 97 when the movie was made--was a war reporter when such a job was literally unthinkable for most women. She observed--and reported on--the rise of the Nazis in Germany, the struggle for Jewish independence, and the bitter aftermath of that struggle.

    It becomes clear early in the movie that Rubin was a passionate advocate for the Israeli cause. In the context of the film, it makes perfect sense that she could be both an observer and a participant. In theory, however, journalists are supposed to report the facts, not the facts colored by their point of view. (This may seem laughable in the 21st Century, when we have the example of Fox News before us, but that indeed was the theory.)

    For better or for worse, that wasn't Rubin's belief or practice. However, whatever you think about her journalistic style and political sympathies, you can't help but admire her spirit, her bravery, and her lifelong attempt to transcend gender discrimination in order to be there when important events were unfolding.

    We saw this movie in the wonderful Dryden Theatre at George Eastman House in Rochester. It was the opening film of the outstanding Rochester Jewish Film Festival. If it's only available on DVD, it will still work well. Find it and see it!
    9scr259

    Brings to light how much we were never taught.

    An amazing documentary done by produced by people who've never worked on a movie before, and directed by a first time director.

    It is heart warming, and you can't be helped but moved by both the gusto and empathy of Ruth.

    You will leave the theater thinking, "Why have I never heard of this woman before????"

    A movie that should be incorporated in history classes around the world. An inspiring video that could spur not only tears of joy knowing there are people out there that care so much, but inspiration to be that person. A real hero to young woman all around the word, showing no matter where you start, if you care, you can reach the stars.

    I only wish that it was longer, and there was enough time to get an idea of what other amazing things she did.

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    • Release date
      • February 5, 2010 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Israel
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      • Official site
    • Languages
      • English
      • Hebrew
    • Also known as
      • Wyprzedzić czas
    • Filming locations
      • Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
    • Production company
      • Reel Inheritance Films
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $33,024
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $12,790
      • Sep 12, 2010
    • Gross worldwide
      • $33,024
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      • 1h 13m(73 min)
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      • Black and White

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