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18 January 1998 (USA) morePlot:
The true story of Ruby Bridges, an African-American girl who, in 1960 at age 6, helped to integrate the all-white schools of New Orleans... more | add synopsisAwards:
4 wins & 4 nominations moreUser Comments:
Ruby Bridges the Gap ***1/2 moreCast
(Credited cast)| Chaz Monet | ... | Ruby Nell Bridges | |
| Penelope Ann Miller | ... | Barbara Henry | |
| Kevin Pollak | ... | Dr. Robert Coles | |
| Michael Beach | ... | Abon Bridges | |
| Lela Rochon | ... | Lucielle 'Lucy' Bridges | |
| Jean Louisa Kelly | ... | Jane Coles | |
| Peter Francis James | ... | Dr. Broyard | |
| Diana Scarwid | ... | Miss Woodmere | |
| Patrika Darbo | ... | Miss Spencer | |
| rest of cast listed alphabetically: | |||
| Derin Altay | ... | Mrs. Stein | |
| D.L. Anderson | ... | Mother #1 | |
| Michael Burgess | ... | Mr. Lewis | |
| Al Butler | ... | Deputy U.S. Marshal Al Buffer | |
| Paula Davis | ... | Arlene | |
| Christian Fincannon | ... | Cathy | |
| Joan Gibson | ... | Mrs. Taylor | |
| Gil Johnson | ... | Policeman | |
| Toni Ann Johnson | ... | Alma Broyard | |
| John Keenan | ... | Barricade Guard | |
| Chuck Kinlaw | ... | Policeman #1 | |
| Charlie Lucas | ... | Mr. Taylor | |
| Joe Maggard | ... | State Patrolman | |
| John P. Menese | ... | Minister | |
| Robin Robertson | ... | Reporter | |
| Jeffrey Spoto | ... | Jimmy | |
| Christopher Stokes | ... | Carl | |
| Kiara Tucker | ... | Alison | |
| Whitney Tucker | ... | Mary | |
| Georgia Weeks | ... | Jimmy's Mother | |
| Ralph Wilcox | ... | Pastor | |
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Wilmington, North Carolina, USAFun Stuff
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Policeman: The governor of the great state of Louisiana says you can't enter.Deputy U.S. Marshal Al Buffer: Thank you sir, but the president of the Untied States says I can.
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This film details the effects of racism on a first grader sent to an all white school in Louisiana in 1960. The child, Ruby Bridges, must endure the taunts of bigots in the street to protest her enrollment. What's even worse is that she encounters a bigoted teaching staff led by a vicious, prejudiced school administrator. Diana Scarwid catches the essence of bigotry in her performance. However, it is never pointed out who exactly she represents. Is she the principal, superintendent or school secretary? No matter who she is, she is the epitome of bigotry.
The film deals with the psychological trauma affecting Ruby and her family.
The child playing Ruby is just wonderful. Other acting kudos must go to the teacher who plays Mrs. Henry. She is kind and understanding. Kevin Pollak gives a wonderfully understated performance as the psychologist working with Ruby and her parents. Michael Beach is excellent as the father, who loses his job, during this situation and is bitter against everyone: Black neighbors who feel increasing pressure, a Jewish store owner who is pressured in telling Beach not to come into the store, and NAACP officials who he feels are not doing enough.
The film is an excellent one for trying to break down the religious and racial barriers that affect us all.