The Ernest Green Story

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Movie Info

This well-mounted made-for-cable film zeroes in on the personal story of Ernest Green, the only senior among the nine black students who integrated Arkansas' Little Rock High School in 1957. Faced with pressure from both his taunter and his peers, Ernest manages to survive a harrowing year with his courage and intellect intact. Morris Chestnut of Boyz in the Hood fame stars as Green, while Ossie Davis co-stars as Ernest's grandfather. Though produced for the Disney Channel, the dialogue in The Ernest Green Story is occasionally as raw and uninhibited as the subject matter demands. The film debuted January 17, 1993.

Rating:

NR
Genre:

Drama, Television
Directed By:

Eric Laneuville
In Theaters:

Jan 17, 1993 wide
On Disc/Streaming:

Apr 8, 1993
Runtime:

101 minutes
Studio:

Walt Disney Productions

Cast

Morris Chestnut
as Ernest Green

Ossie Davis
as Grandfather

CCH Pounder
as Daisy Bates

Tina Lifford
as Mrs. Green

Gary Grubbs
as Mr. Loomis

Avery Brooks
as Rev. Lawson

Ruby Dee
as Mrs. Wilson

James Harper

Omar Gooding
as Marcus

Tico Wells

Monica Calhoun

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Critic Reviews for The Ernest Green Story

All Critics (3) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (3)

[Ernest Green's] story is told with solid craftsmanship, aided by a strong cast that includes Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee and Avery Brooks.

Sep 26, 2019 | Full Review…

Rick Kogan
Chicago Tribune
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Director Eric Laneuville can stage frothing mob scenes with the best, contrasting this shrill abnormality with the sane home environments of [Ernest] Green and his fellow integrators, leaving no doubt as to who are the animals.

Sep 26, 2019 | Full Review…

Howard Rosenberg
Los Angeles Times
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If they can get past the ugliness, children may be enlightened by the common message of [The Ernest Green Story].

Sep 26, 2019 | Rating: A | Full Review…

Jill Rachlin
Entertainment Weekly
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