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Title in Español:

Die Berufung - Ihr Kampf für Gerechtigkeit

Synopsis

Docudrama focusing on two periods of the young adult life of future US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

The first time period is the late 1950s in her stint as a student at Harvard Law School, her class only the sixth after women were admitted to the school and including only nine females.

Dean Erwin Griswold makes known in veiled terms to those nine that he would prefer if it was still an all male institution.

As such, Ruth knows that she has to work twice as hard as any male student to make herself known, which is made all the more difficult with unexpected issues at home with her fellow Harvard Law School student husband, Martin D. Ginsburg.

The second time period is in the early 1970s.

Despite wanting to get a job as a trial lawyer at a law firm, no such firm would hire her solely because she is a woman, and despite she finishing at the top of her class.

Instead, she is teaching law at Rutgers specializing in sex discrimination in the law, this chosen specialization arguably as she has faced inherent sex discrimination in her chosen career and that she wants to inspire future generations of women to achieve what she has been unable to do herself because of that discrimination.

Things change when Marty, now an esteemed tax lawyer, brings to her a case that he feels could change the face of her work, a tax case in which, solely because of the law, there is reverse discrimination, namely against a male, the two who decide to work on the case together, he from the tax side, she from the sex discrimination side.

She is eventually able to convince her old friend Mel Wulf at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) to provide the organization's official support.

Ruth and Marty are told in no uncertain terms that in the strong possibility that they lose, the result could irrevocably set their careers back.

Winning is made all the more difficult in they having to work within the structure that supports that sex discrimination as "that's the way it's always been done", and as Ruth has no trial experience, she who can come across as a bitter woman who the world has wronged.

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Play	Title	Artist
	On the Basis of Sex
	Divine Eve	Gilbert Sigrist: Writer
	Slippin' and Slidin'	Little Richard: Writer Little Richard: Performer
	Song to the Moon	Antonín Dvorák: Writer Krassimira Stoyanova: Performer
	Overture from The Marriage of Figaro	Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Writer Capella Istropolitana: Performer Barry Wordsworth: Conducted
	Time Has Come Today	Joseph Chambers: Writer The Chambers Brothers: Performer
	Concerto for Piano & Orchestra in A Minor Op. 54 Intermezzo	Robert Schumann: Writer
	Moonlight over Manhattan	Gilbert Sigrist: Writer
	Concerto for Violin and Orchestra in D Major, Opus 61 - Rondo	Ludwig van Beethoven: Writer
	Question	Justin Hayward: Writer The Moody Blues: Performer
	The Trout - Chamber Arrangement	Franz Schubert: Writer
	Here Comes the Change	Kesha: Performer Kesha: Writer Drew Pearson: Engineered Drew Pearson: Recorded at the village and purple dinosaur studios, los angeles ca guitars, piano, organ, drums, harmonica, synths and programming Drew Pearson: Produced Tom Elmhirst: Background vocals: wrabel (as stephen wrabel) and kesha (as kesha sebert) mixed Mike Bozzi: Mastered Paul Katz: Executive produced
	A Harvard Man	Mychael Danna: Performer
	The Times Have Already Changed	Mychael Danna: Performer
	Mrs. Ginsburg	Mychael Danna: Performer
	More Tests to Run	Mychael Danna: Performer
	Never Giving Up	Mychael Danna: Performer
	How Fortunate You Are to Be Here	Mychael Danna: Performer
	Thank You, Mr. Green	Mychael Danna: Performer
	Topple the System	Mychael Danna: Performer
	Many Hats	Mychael Danna: Performer
	14th Amendment	Mychael Danna: Performer
	Denver, Colorado	Mychael Danna: Performer
	Her Heart	Mychael Danna: Performer
	What a Horrifying Age	Mychael Danna: Performer
	Your Life's Work	Mychael Danna: Performer
	Given the Natural Order of Things	Mychael Danna: Performer
	We'll See You in Court	Mychael Danna: Performer
	And May It Please the Court	Mychael Danna: Performer
	Go On, Professor Ginsburg	Mychael Danna: Performer
	The Right of the Country to Change	Mychael Danna: Performer
	96 to 3	Mychael Danna: Performer
	Your Life's Work	Mychael Danna: Performer
	We'll See You in Court	Mychael Danna: Performer

User reviews

Michelle Adams

3/10

Another criticism is that the soundtrack's composition and arrangement do not effectively capture the historical and social context of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's challenges and victories. The music feels disconnected from the narrative, failing to create a cohesive and immersive experience for the audience.

Matthew Smith

9/10

The use of music in On the Basis of Sex not only enhances the narrative but also elevates the overall viewing experience, effectively conveying the emotional weight of the story. The soundtrack serves as a powerful tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsburg's legacy and the impact of her groundbreaking work on the legal landscape.

Mary Rodriguez

8/10

The music enhances the film's narrative by conveying the perseverance and determination of Ruth as she fights against gender discrimination in a male-dominated legal world.

Carol Hall

5/10

David Campbell

8/10

The music in On the Basis of Sex evokes a sense of empowerment and inspiration, reflecting Ruth's unwavering commitment to fighting for gender equality.

Patricia Roberts

3/10

One negative opinion about the On the Basis of Sex soundtrack is that it lacks emotional depth and fails to enhance the pivotal moments in the film. The music feels generic and uninspired, missing the opportunity to truly elevate the storytelling.

Timothy Phillips

8/10

The soundtrack effectively underscores the challenges and triumphs experienced by Ruth and Marty as they take on a landmark case that could change the course of their careers.

David Lopez

7/10

The soundtrack's composition and arrangement beautifully complement the film's themes of justice, equality, and the power of perseverance.

Anthony Harris

10/10

Each track in the soundtrack evokes a sense of empowerment and resilience, mirroring Ruth's unwavering commitment to fighting for gender equality in the face of adversity. The blend of orchestral arrangements and poignant melodies creates a compelling backdrop that immerses the audience in the era and struggles portrayed in the film.

Ashley Adams

8/10

The soundtrack of On the Basis of Sex perfectly captures the emotional journey of Ruth Bader Ginsburg, from her struggles at Harvard Law School to her groundbreaking work in sex discrimination law in the 1970s.

Kenneth Clark

7/10

Overall, the music in On the Basis of Sex elevates the storytelling and emotional impact of the film, making it a memorable and moving cinematic experience.

Michelle Lewis

10/10

The soundtrack of On the Basis of Sex perfectly captures the emotional intensity and determination of Ruth Bader Ginsburg's journey through the two pivotal periods of her life. The music beautifully underscores the challenges she faced as a woman in a male-dominated field, adding depth and resonance to the storytelling.