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Ruby Bridges (1999)

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Reviews Counted:5

Fresh:4

Rotten:1

Average Rating:6.8/10

Runtime: 90 mins

Genre: Dramas

Synopsis: Based on actual events that occurred in Louisiana during 1960. Ruby (newcomer Monet) is a first grader who, after scoring one of the highest grades on her school board exam, is chosen as one of the... Based on actual events that occurred in Louisiana during 1960. Ruby (newcomer Monet) is a first grader who, after scoring one of the highest grades on her school board exam, is chosen as one of the first black students to integrate an all-white school. As racial tension escalates, Ruby is escorted to school by federal marshals, who attempt to protect her from the angry protestors. With guidance and support from her mother (Rochon), father (Beach), teacher (Miller) and a child psychologist (Pollak), Ruby finds the determination to overcome all obstacles. An uplifting story of one girl's courage. [More]

Starring: Chaz Monet, Penelope Ann Miller, Kevin Pollak, Michael Beach

Starring: Chaz Monet, Penelope Ann Miller, Kevin Pollak, Michael Beach, Lela Rochon

Director: Euzhan Palcy

Director: Euzhan Palcy

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Feb 3, 2004

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  • Ruby Bridges
  • Disney presents the inspiring true story of one little girl whose strength and dignity during the racially charged 1960s helped change history! When bright six-year-old Ruby is chosen to be the first African-American student to integrate her local New Orleans elementary school, she is subjected to the true ugliness of racism for the very first time. But guided by the love of her mother (Lela Rochon -- WHY DO FOOLS FALL IN LOVE, WAITING TO EXHALE) and father (Michael Beach -- SOUL FOOD, TV?s THIRD WATCH), Ruby's heroic struggle for a better education becomes a lesson for us all. An acclaimed and entertaining motion picture also starring Penelope Ann Miller (THE GUN IN BETTY LOU'S HANDBAG, CARLITO'S WAY) and Kevin Pollak (THE USUAL SUSPECTS, A FEW GOOD MEN) -- you'll want to share this remarkable story of courage and pride with your family!
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    What sets this film apart from its typically treacly ilk is the the strong, subtle work by the cast.

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    An inspiring film about an exceptional black girl whose Christian faith and spiritual resiliency are a lesson for all of us.

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    Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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    As Ruby, Chaz Monet captures the child's happiness and sadness, fear and fortitude, with genuine subtlety.

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    Ruby is an inspiring and cute little girl. The film revisits a shameful past and shows what a powerful force moral fortitude can be, even in a child.

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