Ruby Bridges

Ruby Bridges

1998 · 96 min · EN · PG · 6.3 (21 votes)
Dir. Euzhan Palcy · Starring Chaz Monet, Michael Beach, Penelope Ann Miller, Lela Rochon, Kevin Pollak, Jean Louisa Kelly

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

DramaFamilyHistory

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.

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A powerful and moving portrayal of a young girl's bravery in the face of immense prejudice. It's a solemn yet ultimately inspiring look at a pivotal moment in history, handled with grace and dignity.

inspiringheartbreakingupliftingsolemnsteadyhistorical dramafamily-friendlybiographicalcourageracismchildhood innocenceperseverance
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