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Ruby Bridges

Play trailer Poster for Ruby Bridges TV-PG,  1998,  1h 36m,  Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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86% Tomatometer 7 Reviews 86% Popcornmeter 500+ Ratings
This film presents the real-life tale of young Ruby Bridges (Chaz Monet), one of the first African-American children to attend an integrated school in the Deep South. At only age 6, Ruby is selected to attend an all-white school in New Orleans, causing an uproar in the racially divided region. Among the people who try to help Ruby adjust to the tense situation are teacher Barbara Henry (Penelope Ann Miller) and Dr. Robert Coles (Kevin Pollak), a child psychiatrist.
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Fred Camper Chicago Reader Jul 3, 2001
As Ruby, Chaz Monet captures the child's happiness and sadness, fear and fortitude, with genuine subtlety. Go to Full Review
Walt Belcher Tampa Tribune Jul 18, 2023
It's a remarkable story. Go to Full Review
Jennifer Green Common Sense Media May 14, 2019
3/5
Historical drama lacks subtlety but has positive messages. Go to Full Review
Michael Dequina TheMovieReport.com Jan 3, 2009
3/4
What sets this film apart from its typically treacly ilk is the the strong, subtle work by the cast. Go to Full Review
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 17, 2005
2/5
Mary Ann Brussat Spirituality & Practice Mar 13, 2002
An inspiring film about an exceptional black girl whose Christian faith and spiritual resiliency are a lesson for all of us. Go to Full Review
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Hermione S Mar 7, 2018 I LOVE THIS DEPICTION
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Cast & Crew

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Euzhan Palcy

Director

Chaz Monet

Ruby Nell Bridges

Penelope Ann Miller

Barbara Henry

Michael Beach

Abon Bridges

Lela Rochon

Lucielle "Lucy" Bridges

Diana Scarwid

Miss Woodmere

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Ruby Bridges

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Synopsis This film presents the real-life tale of young Ruby Bridges (Chaz Monet), one of the first African-American children to attend an integrated school in the Deep South. At only age 6, Ruby is selected to attend an all-white school in New Orleans, causing an uproar in the racially divided region. Among the people who try to help Ruby adjust to the tense situation are teacher Barbara Henry (Penelope Ann Miller) and Dr. Robert Coles (Kevin Pollak), a child psychiatrist.
Director
Euzhan Palcy
Producer
Anne Hopkins
Production Co
Walt Disney Television
Rating
TV-PG (L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Apr 13, 2017
Runtime
1h 36m
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