Citizen Ruth (1996)
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Cast: Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Kurtwood Smith, Kelly Preston, Burt Reynolds
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. This film marked Kenneth Mars’ final theatrical film role.