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Ruby Bridges

She went to school... and taught the nation a lesson.
Jan 18, 1998 · 1h 36m
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Drama
Family
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TV Movie

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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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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
Directed by Euzhan Palcy

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Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
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Revenue
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Production
Walt Disney Television
Country
US

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