Ask Dr. Ruth

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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.

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Budget

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Revenue

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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

100 mins

Rating

7.7/10

Release Date

15 August 2019

Country

United States of America

Cast

Ruth Westheimer

Herself

Pierre Lehu

Himself

Cliff Rubin

Himself

Greg Willenborg

Himself

Miriam Westheimer

Herself

Leora Einleger

Herself

Jonathan Capehart

Himself

Melissa Eagan

Herself

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