Ruby Bridges (1998)
She went to school... and taught the nation a lesson.
1998 · PG · 1h 36m · Drama, Family, History, TV Movie
Genres: Drama, Family, History, TV Movie
When six-year-old Ruby Bridges is chosen to be the first African-American to integrate her local elementary school, she is subjected to the true ugliness of racism for the first time.
Director: Euzhan Palcy
Writers: Toni Ann Johnson
Music by: Patrice Rushen
Cinematography: John Simmons
Editor: Paul LaMastra
Cast
Chaz Monet as Ruby Nell BridgesMichael Beach as Abon BridgesPenelope Ann Miller as Barbara HenryLela Rochon as Lucielle 'Lucy' BridgesKevin Pollak as Dr. Robert ColesJean Louisa Kelly as Jane ColesPeter Francis James as Dr. BroyardDiana Scarwid as Miss WoodmerePatrika Darbo as Miss SpencerMore like this
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