Ruth Gruber's Rising Star

"We cannot forget what human beings can do to other human beings."

A nice 5-minute segment on a 100-year-old photojournalism star, from NBC's "Today." The full program about Ruth begins airing on Showtime tonight.

Mike
(Thanks to Bill Mitchell)

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Comments

[Mathew D. Hargreaves]

Thanks for posting this Mike. I like history and seeing people talk about living through those events adds more life to it for the future. I am glad she made it to 100.

CHEERS...Mathew

[glennbrown]

I have no words, tears block my words, GB.

[Gary Nylander]

Wonderful interview, thanks, for posting, Mike.

[604Foodtography]

Thanks for posting, very touching.

[Frank Zweegers]

She's a true photo-fanatic, thanks for the link.

[Ken White]

A very inspiring story of a woman who can put many of the defining events of the twentieth century into context. We are enriched by her contributions to our world.

Unfortunately I don't have Showtime.

[John Brewton]

Hurrah for Ruth. Even though people like Ruth speak their experience and make sense for most of us, the hatemongers continue to spew their vitriol in the face of fact.

[albert erickson]

Mike, thanks, It was a very moving video. She certainly makes all our contributions to the world seem small in light of the work she contributed.

[Mark Jordan]

i came across the documentary while flipping channels yesterday. WOW! an incredible woman, with incredible drive, as well as capturing with her camera some incredible photographic moments. i too had tears at some of the moments as the documentary showed her story. i urge everyone to watch it. a profile in courage, and some really nice moments about others' courage in supporting her.