Ruby in Paradise ★★★ 1993 (R) Leaving her dead-end life in Tennessee, Gissing (Judd) moves to Panama City, Florida and lands a job selling souvenirs for no-nonsense Mildred Chambers (Lyman). Although pursued by two very different men, Ruby concentrates more on self-exploration, recording her thoughts in a journal. A seemingly effortless portrayal of Ruby Lee by Judd (daughter of Naomi and sister of Wynonna Judd) makes for a pleasurable character study of a young woman on her own. 115m/C VHS. Ashley Judd, Todd Field, Bentley Mitchum, Allison Dean, Dorothy Lyman, Betsy Dowds;
Director:
Victor Nunez;
Writer:
Victor Nunez;
Writer:
Alex Vlacos;
Cameo:
Charles Engstrom. Ind. Spirit '94: Actress (Judd); Sundance '93: Grand Jury Prize.
