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I am Ruthie Segal, Hear Me Roar

Synopsis

Today is Ruthie Segal's big batmitzvah. The fish balls are defrosted, the dress is ironed, and the guests are waiting - but Ruthie has a slightly different idea about what it means to become a woman. This short comedy celebrates chutzpah, passion and everyone's secret obsession with shmaltzy musicals.

Details

Year
2009
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
10 mins
Director
Minkie Spiro
Producer
Judy Batalion, Claire Berliner, Mekella Broomberg, Rachel Mars
Co-Producer
Judy Batalion, Claire Berliner, Mekella Broomberg, Rachel Mars
Editor
Lois Bygrave
Screenwriter
Judy Batalion, Claire Berliner, Mekella Broomberg, Rachel Mars
Director of Photography
Zac Nicholson, David Raedeker
Composer
Max Wilson
Principal cast
Debbie Chazen, Hannah Sherrard, Karl Theobald, Joseph Wilson

Genre

Woman Director Comedy Drama

Categories

Fiction

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Third Man Films

Company Pictures

Knish Collective

Sales Company

Knish Collective

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