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Ruby Bridges

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Ruby Bridges

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

6.7

1h 36m

1998

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

Synopsis

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

Trailer

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Cast & Crew

Chaz Monet

Chaz Monet

as Ruby Nell Bridges

Michael Beach

Michael Beach

as Abon Bridges

Penelope Ann Miller

Penelope Ann Miller

as Barbara Henry

Lela Rochon

Lela Rochon

as Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges

Kevin Pollak

Kevin Pollak

as Dr. Robert Coles

Jean Louisa Kelly

Jean Louisa Kelly

as Jane Coles

Peter Francis James

Peter Francis James

as Dr. Broyard

Diana Scarwid

Diana Scarwid

as Miss Woodmere

Patrika Darbo

Patrika Darbo

as Miss Spencer

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