Ruby Bridges (TV Movie 1998)

Ruby Bridges (TV Movie 1998). 1h 36m | TV-PG

“u0026quot;The Wonderful World of Disneyu0026quot; Ruby Bridges (TV Episode 1998) was directed by Euzhan Palcy.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eRuby Bridges (portrayed by Chaz Monet) was an important figure in the U.S. civil rights movement. This brave young girl faced mobs of angry people and social isolation as she entered a whites-only school in New Orleans in 1960.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe thought of such vicious vitriol directed at a little girl is hard to comprehend, although in recent years weu0026#39;ve see how an ugly crowd feeds on its own hatred. So, even 60 years after the events took place, this movie still has relevance.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis great moment in U.S. history deserves a great movie. Unfortunately, this film is pretty good, but not great. All the acting is solid, but not inspired. The main historical events are accurately portrayed, but I didnu0026#39;t think the movie captured the spirit shown by Ruby Bridges and her family.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eDr. Robert Coles (portrayed by Kevin Pollak) is an important figure in U.S. psychiatry. He did, indeed, help Ruby Bridges during her ordeal. However, I think that too much screen time was given to his accomplishments. Cole is great man, and deserves a movie of his own. However, this should have been more about Ruby and her family than about Coles and his wife.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eAll the actors were very good, but the only acting that I think was superb wasnDiana Scarwid as school principal Miss Woodmere. Scarwid brought out Woodmereu0026#39;s antagonistic, vitriolic, and yet fearful character.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThe story of Ruby Bridges is a landmark episode in U.S. history. Itu0026#39;s a story of courage under enormous pressure. I wish the move had been better. The film has an IMDb rating of 7.2. I agree, and rated it 7.”