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5 days ago · Payne co-wrote and directed his first full-length film, Citizen Ruth, which was released in 1996. The film is a satirical black comedy revolving around the issue of abortion rights. The film stars Laura Dern as a dim witted woman with substance abuse issues who happens to get pregnant.
2 days ago · After the release of Jurassic Park, Dern was offered many roles in blockbuster films but to avoid typecasting ultimately chose to star in Alexander Payne's directorial debut black comedy film Citizen Ruth as the character Ruth Stoops, a pregnant drug addict who unexpectedly attracts national attention from those involved in the abortion debate.
Sep 16, 2024 · The 58-year-old, who was detained Sunday in connection with an apparent assassination attempt on the former president, protested in Kyiv after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in...
Sep 5, 2024 · "Citizen Ruth" is the story of Ruth Stoops (Laura Dern), a woman who nobody even noticed -- until she got pregnant. Now, everyone wants a piece of her. The film is a comedy about one woman caught in the ultimate tug-of-war: a clash of wild, noisy, ridiculous people that rapidly dissolves into a media circus.
2 days ago · She performed in over 80 films and television shows, including Charlie Chaplin's final film A Countess from Hong Kong (1967), the political satire Citizen Ruth (1996), and the existential comedy I Heart Huckabees (2004).
Sep 15, 2024 · A fiercely witty and subversive satire, Citizen Ruth offers a biting examination of the ongoing battle over reproductive rights and the hypocrisy that often surrounds it. The film's unapologetic portrayal of the contentious abortion debate exposes the motivations and manipulations of those on both sides, ultimately highlighting the necessity of ...
Sep 15, 2024 · For a thought-provoking social commentary, delve into the gripping tale behind the movie "Citizen Ruth," which tackles complex issues with a deft touch.
