Ruby Bridges (1998)
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.
Director: Euzhan Palcy
Genre: Drama, Family, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 96 min
Release Date: January 18, 1998
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
Screenplay
Music: Patrice Rushen
Cinematography: John Simmons
Editing: Paul LaMastra
Production: Walt Disney Television
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
woman director
Trailer
Ruby Bridges TrailerMore Films by Director: Euzhan Palcy
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Ruby Bridges about?
- 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.
- Who directed Ruby Bridges?
- Ruby Bridges was directed by Euzhan Palcy.
- Who stars in Ruby Bridges?
- Ruby Bridges stars Chaz Monet, Michael Beach, Penelope Ann Miller, Lela Rochon, Kevin Pollak, Jean Louisa Kelly.
- How long is Ruby Bridges?
- Ruby Bridges has a runtime of 1h 36m (96 minutes).
- What genre is Ruby Bridges?
- Ruby Bridges is a Drama, Family, History, TV Movie film.
- Where was Ruby Bridges produced?
- Ruby Bridges was produced in United States of America.