Ruth Leitman

Ruth Leitman is the founder of the production company Ruthless Films. An award-winning filmmaker, she is recognized for highlighting social justice issues in feature documentaries over the past 25 years, with the support of the Rockefeller Foundation, Paul Robeson Fund, Tribeca Film Institute, Fledgling Fund, and Illinois Humanities Council.

No One Asked You director Ruth Leitman and Lovering Health Center executive director Sandi Denoncour at the Portsmouth screening in October.

How a Community Rallied to Save My Abortion Film How a Community Rallied to Save My Abortion Film

When a New Hampshire venue canceled a screening of my documentary, citing safety concerns, local volunteers built a theater overnight.

Dec 31, 2025 / Ruth Leitman

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