Ruby Bridges

1997

Ruby Bridges (1997)

TOMATOMETER

80%

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AUDIENCE SCORE

86%

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A six-year old African-American girl scores very well on early scholastics tests and is chosen by the New Orleans school district to be the first of her race to be integrated into that city's public school system.

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Cast

Chaz Monet
as Ruby Bridges
Lela Rochon
as Lucielle Bridges
Michael Beach
as Abon Bridges
Penelope Ann Miller
as Barbara Henry
Kevin Pollak
as Dr. Robert Coles
Jean Louisa Kelly
as Jane Coles
Peter Francis James
as Dr. Broyard
Patrika Darbo
as Jill
Diana Scarwid
as Miss Woodmere
Toni Ann Johnson
as Alma Broyard
Michael Burgess
as Mr. Lewis
Al Butler
as Senior Marshall
Charlie Lucas
as Mr. Taylor
Kiara Tucker
as Alison
Chris Stokes
as Carl
Whitney Tucker
as Mary
Georgia Weeks
as Jimmy's Mother
Jeffrey Spoto
as Jimmy
Ralph Wilcox
as Pastor
Joan Gibson
as Mrs. Taylor
Robin Robertson
as Reporter
John P. Menese
as Minister
Paula Davis
as Arlene
Joe Maggard
as State Trooper
Christian Fincannon
as Cathy
Derin Altay
as Mrs. Stein
John Keenan
as Barricade Guard
Gil Johnson
as Policeman
D.L. Anderson
as Mother No. 1
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Critic Reviews for Ruby Bridges

All Critics (5) | Top Critics (1)

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

Jul 3, 2001 | Full Review…
Chicago Reader
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What sets this film apart from its typically treacly ilk is the the strong, subtle work by the cast.

Jan 3, 2009 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
TheMovieReport.com

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

Mar 13, 2002 | Full Review…
Spirituality and Practice

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.

Jul 3, 2001 | Rating: 73/100 | Full Review…
Apollo Guide
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Audience Reviews for Ruby Bridges

I bawled my eyes out. I love how it is faith based.

Dannielle Albert
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