Citizen Ruth
Type: Book
As of November 2026, Citizen Ruth has been mentioned in one podcast episode on Fresh Air (Nov 2025).
Citizen Ruth is a 1996 American satirical black comedy film directed by Alexander Payne, in his feature film directorial debut, and starring Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kelly Preston, Burt Reynolds, Kurtwood Smith, Mary Kay Place, Kenneth Mars, and Tippi Hedren. The film follows a poor, drug-addled, irresponsible pregnant woman who unexpectedly attracts national attention from those involved in the abortion debate. The story was inspired by the case of Martina Greywind, a homeless, unmarried moth
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Nov 2025 on Fresh Air |
Who talks about Citizen Ruth on podcasts?
Terry Gross brought up Citizen Ruth; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Fresh Air.
- Thinking she had just months to live, Laura Dern's mother 'spilled the beans' (2023 interview) on Fresh Air (Nov 2025) — Terry Gross
What is Citizen Ruth mentioned alongside?
Citizen Ruth is most often mentioned alongside Honey Baby Mine, Marriage Story and Smooth Talk.
Mentioned together: Honey Baby Mine, Marriage Story, Smooth Talk, Enlightened, Big Little Lies