Ruby Bridges

1998·Movie·1h 36m

Drama, Family, History, TV Movie

6.8 / 10 (33 votes)

She went to school... and taught the nation a lesson.

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.

Directed by: Euzhan Palcy
Original language: English
Released: 18 January 1998

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Cast

Chaz Monet
Ruby Nell Bridges
Michael Beach
Abon Bridges
Penelope Ann Miller
Barbara Henry
Lela Rochon
Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges
Kevin Pollak
Dr. Robert Coles
Jean Louisa Kelly
Jane Coles
Peter Francis James
Dr. Broyard
Diana Scarwid
Miss Woodmere
Patrika Darbo
Miss Spencer