RUBY BRIDGES
FEATURE FILM
1998
SYNOPSIS
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When bright six-year-old Ruby is chosen to be the first African-American student to
integrate her local New Orleans elementary school, she is subjected to the true ugliness
of racism for the very first time. But guided by the love of her mother and father, Ruby's
heroic struggle for a better education becomes a lesson for us all.
RUBY BRIDGES — Directed by Euzhan Palcy — © Guy D'Alema / Disney
RUBY BRIDGES — Directed by Euzhan Palcy — © Disney
The real Barbara Henry and Ruby Bridges Hall share a real life moment on location of "The Wonderful World of Disney's" "Ruby Bridges" directed & coproduced by Euzhan Palcy — © Guy D'Alema / Disney
RUBY BRIDGES — Directed by Euzhan Palcy — © Guy D'Alema / Disney
CREDITS
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Directed by: Euzhan Palcy
Written by: Toni Ann Johnson
Produced by: Anne Hopkins
Coproduced by: Euzhan Palcy
Music by: Patrice Rushen
Cinematography by: John Simmons
Film Editing by: Paul MaMastra
Casting by: Phyllis Huffman
Art Direction by: Linwood Taylor
Set Decoration by: Steve Davis
Costume Design by: Peggy Farrell
Running time: 96 minutes
Sound Mix: Stereo
Color: Color
Marian Associates
Walt Disney Television
CAST
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(In credits order)
Penelope Ann Miller — Barbara Henry
Kevin Pollak — Dr. Robert Coles
Michael Beach — Abon Bridges
Jean Louisa Kelly — Jane Coles
Peter Francis James — Dr. Broyard
Patrika Darbo — Miss Spencer
Chaz Monet — Ruby Nell Bridges
Diana Scarwid — Miss Woodmere
Lela Rochon — Lucielle "Lucy" Bridges
Toni Ann Johnson — Alma Broyard
Michael Burgess — Mr. Levis
Al Butler — Deputy U.S. Marshal Al Buffer
REVIEW
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RUBY BRIDGES
AWARDS & HONORS
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— 1998 President Clinton & Disney CEO introduce Ruby Bridges
— 1999 Christopher Award
— 1998 Humanitas Prize (for the screenwriter)
— 1999 National Educational Media Network Gold Apple Award
— 1999 Young Artist Award / Best Performance by a young artist under 10
— 1999 Image Awards Nominee
— 1999 American Cinema Editors Nominee
— 1999 Young Star Awards Nominee
— ABC’s “Ruby Bridges" collected the best “Wonderful World of Disney” rating in
eight weeks and second-best to-date by a made-for (behind only “Cinderella”).
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U.S. Deputy Marshals escort six-year-old Ruby Bridges from William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, La., in this November 1960 — © Unknown
“The Problem We All Live With” Norman Rockwell, 1963. Oil on canvas, 36” x 58” Illustration for “Look,” January 14, 1964. Norman Rockwell Museum Collection. — © NRELC, Niles, IL.
President Barack Obama, Ruby Bridges, and representatives of the Norman Rockwell Museum view Rockwell’s "The Problem We All Live With,” hanging in a West Wing hallway near the Oval Office, July 15, 2011. Bridges is the girl portrayed the painting — © Official White House Photo by Pete Souza
U.S. Deputy Marshals escort six-year-old Ruby Bridges from William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans, La., in this November 1960 — © Unknown
CRITICS
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From 7-9 pm, ABC's Ruby Bridges (9.6/15) collected the best "Wonderful World of Disney" rating in eight weeks and second-best to-date by a made-for (behind only Cinderella). Bridges won its slot in kids, teens and all key female demos.
