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Ruth Westheimer, Expert on Everything About Sex, Dies at 96

Ruth Westheimer, the diminutive guru of the American sexual revolution whose straightforward, matter-of-fact way of discussing the facts of life led to an illustrious career as a radio talk-show host, television personality, author and advice expert, has died. She was 96.  Westheimer died Friday at her home in New York City, spokesman Pierre Lehu told The […]

‘Ask Dr. Ruth’ Condemns Child Separation at Tribeca Premiere

The famous sex therapist Dr. Ruth Westheimer was interviewed at the Tribeca screening of 'Ask Dr. Ruth' with director Ryan White.

Dr. Ruth, Miles Davis, Stieg Larsson Films Set for 2019 Hot Docs Festival

There are also world debuts for films about the first black player in the NHL, and a Sicilian mob boss' family emerging from 30 years in hiding.

Sundance: ‘Ask Dr. Ruth’ Director Says Documentary “Is Like a ‘Forrest Gump’-Style Story”

The Sundance doc 'Ask Dr. Ruth' follows 90-year-old sex therapist Ruth Westheimer, tracing her life from Holocaust survivor to beloved media figure.

‘Ask Dr. Ruth’: Film Review | Sundance 2019

America's favorite diminutive sex therapist gets crowd-pleasing documentary treatment in 'Ask Dr. Ruth,' which traces her life from Holocaust survivor to beloved media figure.