ON THE BASIS OF SEX (12A)

WHO’S IN IT?

Felicity Jones (The Theory of Everything), Armie Hammer (Call Me By Your Name), Justin Theroux (The Girl On The Train), Kathy Bates (Misery), Sam Waterston (The Killing Fields), Chris Mulkey (Whiplash), Cailee Spaeny (Vice), Callum Shoniker (The Holiday Calendar), Jack Reynor (Sing Street), Stephen Root (Get Out)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Mimi Leder (Deep Impact), director; Daniel Stiepleman (film debut), writer; Robert W. Cort (Cocktail) and Jonathan King (Guinevere), producers; Mychael Danna (Life of Pi), composer; Michael Grady (Easy A), cinematographer; Michelle Tesoro (Women in Trouble), editor

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

In 1970, young lawyer Ruth Bader Ginsburg (Jones) and her husband Martin (Hammer) take on a case that they believe could change sex discrimination laws for good, as well as deal with overwhelming prejudice based on her own sex…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

The early years of legendary Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg are explored in this inspiring and timely film, featuring a great lead performance by Felicity Jones.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 22ND FEBRUARY 2019

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