There was a Little Girl is an autobiographical film spanning fifty years, from 1959 to 2009. Ruth tells six stories from her life set ten years apart, each on a backdrop of political and social events of that year. It explores her personal growth and the relationships of three generations of women in her family. The film examines how the passing of time affects the lives of individuals, and contrasts this with major events occurring throughout the world. The film is part animation, part documentary and part personal narrative. It is open, honest and penetrating, at times exuding discomfort, but also warm and funny. It is a densely layered film full of correlations and juxtapositions, relentlessly exposing the ironies that engulf us all.

        There was a Little Girl was completed in January 2010, and is starting the festival circuit. It was selected for the 29th Black Maria Film + Video Festival, receiving the Jury's Choice Award
(1st Prize).

        Please contact Ruth if you would like a presskit. Presskits are available as hard copy and on CD. They contain the film’s technical specifications, a synopsis, filmmaker bio, director’s statement, a logline, short synopsis and short bio, a list of awards and screenings, reviews, stills, and a director photo.