Citizen Ruth (1996)

What If I Aborted You?

As Ruth (Laura Dern) prepares to leave for her abortion, her mother (Diane Ladd) makes a last ditch effort to stop her.

Directed by Alexander Payne.

© Miramax Films 2013

Released in 1996 by Miramax Films.

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  • actor: Kelly Preston
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  • director: Alexander Payne
  • producer: Andrew Stone
  • producer: Michael Zimbrich
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  • screenwriter: Alexander Payne
  • screenwriter: Jim Taylor
  • year: 1996
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