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.
Made in US
6.8/10
1998
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Cast
Chaz Monet
As Ruby Nell Bridges
Michael Beach
As Abon Bridges
Penelope Ann Miller
As Barbara Henry
Lela Rochon
As Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges
Kevin Pollak
As Dr. Robert Coles
Jean Louisa Kelly
As Jane Coles
Peter Francis James
As Dr. Broyard
Diana Scarwid
As Miss Woodmere
Patrika Darbo
As Miss Spencer
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