Allison Dean and Ashley Judd in 1993's 'Ruby in Paradise.' Everett Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment In January 1993, screenwriter-director-editor Victor Nunez brought coming-of-age story Ruby in Paradise to the Sundance Film Festival. The feature, starring Ashley Judd in a breakout role, took home the top grand jury prize at the festival (in a tie with Bryan Singer's Public Access) that year.