Disney's Ruby Bridges

Disney's Ruby Bridges
by Euzhan Palcy

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Actor: Chaz Monet, Kevin Pollak, Lela Rochon, Michael Beach, Penelope Ann Miller
Director: Euzhan Palcy
Brand: BEACH,MICHAEL
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC, Surround Sound
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 90 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-02-03
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Studio: Walt Disney Home Entertainment

DVD Reviews of Disney's Ruby Bridges

DVD Review: Ruby Bridges: The Inspirational True Story
Summary: 5 Stars

An excellent true story of the first black child in an all white school in New Orleans in 1960.
The faith this young six year old student had and the compassion she showed towards those who hated her is inspirational beyond belief. A must see for everyone, especially good for families. I bought two copies, one for my family and one for our high school.

DVD Review: Gigantic Courage in a Pint-Sized body
Summary: 5 Stars

Ruby Bridges was only 6-years-old when she breached southern prejudice in Louisiana. Her courage and dependence on God is an inspiration to anyone facing religious or racial prejudice.

DVD Review: Teacher's recommendation!
Summary: 5 Stars

I show this video to my high school freshman when we work on our To Kill a Mockingbird unit. They love it and it truly shows how difficult desegregation was for the US.

I am so glad I found this video!

DVD Review: Worth watching
Summary: 4 Stars

A good movie to understand the atmosphere in the south in the 1960s. I'd recommend you read the book, or read about Ruby's life, first. Like most Disney movies, Ruby Bridges wraps up with a nice, don't-they-all-get-along kind of ending. In reality, it was 2 years before Ruby played with any kids at the school, and her teacher was fired at the end of the year.

Also pleasing - the family's faith is portrayed accurately, and the power of Ruby's constant prayer is not edited out.

A great film for our family. Recommended!

DVD Review: A Great Classroom Tool!
Summary: 5 Stars

I've been teaching for ten years and use Ruby Bridges each year when discussing racial integration and prejudice. I've finally purchased my own copy. This is a moving film that really reaches children and adults alike. Be aware that the "N" word is used on two occasions and the angry mob outside of Ruby's school says terrible things to her. One woman suggests she will poison Ruby and later shows Ruby a small coffin. While that sounds harsh, it is an appropriate movie for 4th grade and up (with guidance). This movie accurately shows the reprecussions for everyone involved in this act of bravery. I would highly recommend it for your home or classroom.

Description of Disney's Ruby Bridges

Ruby Bridges becomes the first African American girl to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans in 1960.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: NR
Release Date: 25-JAN-2005
Media Type: DVD

This well-conceived made-for-television Disney movie brings the pain and difficulty of desegregation to life for a generation of kids to whom the 1960s is ancient history. Young Chaz Monet plays Ruby, who in real life walked up those Southern school steps with armed guards barely shielding her from the hate-filled epithets white adults hurled at her as she single-handedly desegregated the institution. Penelope Ann Miller plays her Yankee teacher--actually a tutor, since no white kids will share her classroom. Kevin Pollak plays the psychiatrist who donates his time to help her deal with the trauma, but won't eat her mother's food. This 89-minute film offers surprisingly complex portraits of many of the adult characters and an admirably frank look at the less-than-positive reaction from her own community. Even her father (Michael Beach) waivers in resolution, especially when his white boss fires him. Superior acting, writing, and production mark this look at one of the uglier periods in American social history and the little girl who helped the country take a giant step in the right direction. Somewhat scary situations and use of racial slurs make parental guidance advisable for young children. (Ages 7 and older) --Kimberly Heinrichs

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