'Ask Dr. Ruth' A Review

Ask Dr. Ruth is a documentary about the life of sex therapist Ruth Westheimer. The film follows Dr. Ruth as she fulfills her myriad of obligations and connects with friends and family cut with present-day interviews as well as archival footage and animated sequences that delve into her childhood in Europe around WWII, post-war time in Israel, and her move to the US and the development of her career.

Anyone aware of Dr. Ruth knows about her infectious positivity and boundless energy but this portrait delves deeper into her tragic and challenging background and into her sexual and social progressiveness. Much like last years Won't You Be My Neighbor? this is a sincere and honest film about a cultural icon who made a point of doing good and helping others and has succeeded, and in this case continues to. Amongst the many aspects of her life and work that are impressive so is her stamina and ability at 90, still busy and seemingly fully scheduled.

An inspiring, moving, bio-doc celebrating a cultural figure for their courage, openness and foresight with sexual health and politics. Advocating not for polarization but for self-love and understanding.

See It.