Key Cast: Chaz Monet, Penelope Ann Miller, Kevin Pollak, Michael Beach, Lela Rochon, Jean Louisa Kelly, Peter Francis James, Diana Scarwid, Patrika Darbo
Rating: Not Rated
Genre(s): Family, Drama, Biography
Opening Scenes from the Disney Movie
"Ruby Bridges"
Movie Summary
Touching. Inspirational. Moving.
Disney's "Ruby Bridges" tells the true story a six year old girl named Ruby Nell Bridges who integrated the
New Orleans public schools in 1960. She had to be escorted everyday by U.S. Marshals. She bravely walked
through a crowd of people yelling mean things to her every morning. But ultimately Ruby Bridges won.
"Ruby Bridges" talks about an important part of American history in a way that children of all ages can relate to and understand. Since it is focused on young Ruby's personal experience, it makes it easier for kids to understand what
it must have felt like to live during this racially-charged time period. It also brings out a sense of pride
and admiration
for Ruby Bridge's strength and courage.
Historically accurate and touching, "Ruby Bridges" is an excellent family film.
Trivia
• The director for "Ruby Bridges", Euzhan Palcy, is the first Black woman to have ever directed a
Hollywood movie. She was born in Martinique, France and won a Venice Film Festival Award for
her highly acclaimed film "Rue cases negres" (Also known as "Sugar Cane Alley.")
Awards
• "Ruby Bridges" was nominated for a NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Television Movie.
• Young actress Chaz Monet, who plays Ruby Bridges in the movie, won the Young Artist Award
for Best Performance By an Artist less than 10 Years Old. She also was nominated for
a
Young Star Award for her performance in "Ruby Bridges."
• Won a Gold Apple Award from the National Educational Media Network.
Disney's "Ruby Bridges" Movie DVD
Buy Disney's "Ruby Bridges" Movie DVD
"Ruby Bridges" is based on the true story of
Ruby Nell Bridges who integrated the
New Orleans public schools.
Starring Chaz Monet as Ruby Bridges, this
movie has won and been nominated for
many awards.
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"Ruby Bridges" Books
"Through My Eyes" by Ruby Bridges
"Through My Eyes" is written by Ruby Bridges herself
and tells the story of her experience in her own words.
"Through My Eyes" contains many dramatic photographs
and provides an insightful personal account of her
historical journey.
"The Story of Ruby Bridges" by Robert Coles
"The Story of Ruby Bridges" is a picture book
about Ruby Bridges that was written for
younger children.
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"Ruby Bridges" is the true story about six year old Ruby Bridges's courageous willingness to face discrimination in order to integrate her local public school.
