Citizen Ruth is a 1996 film that tells a story of a poor, irresponsible an pregnant woman who unexpectedly attracts attention from those involved in the debate about the morality and legality of abortion. The film stars Laura Dern, Swoosie Kurtz, Mary Kay Place and Kelly Preston, and features a memorable extended cameo by Burt Reynolds. It was cowritten by Alexander Payne and Jim Taylor; Payne also directed the film. The original music score was composed by Rolfe Kent. The film was a drama film nominee for the Sundance Film Festival Grand Jury Prize.