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Mighty Ruthie (2016)
Ruthie Bolton - Olympic gold medalist, former Auburn Tigers basketball player and a victim of domestic violence - shares her powerful story. She has become an activist for women across the world.
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Ruthie Bolton - Olympic gold medalist, former Auburn Tigers basketball player and a victim of domestic violence - shares her powerful story. She has become an activist for women across the world.
Rating:PG-13
Genre:Documentary
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In Theaters:5/15/2016
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Runtime:50 minutes
Studio:ESPN Films
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