Ruby Bridges - Ein Mädchen kämpft für sein Recht

Those films that hurt in the soul ... If it hurt to watch, I can't imagine what it would be like to live an act of racism ... It seems impossible to have such a brave little girl, beautiful family, that education and character, is priceless ... Ruby Bridges, fought bravely for a lot, a biography that is needed, deserved, exciting, delicate, courageous, faithful, very proud of this Disney production... Barbara Henry and Robert Coles honorable mention and necessary support to little Ruby, teacher and psychologist...

Disney has done it again. Several years ago, they have captured the real life drama of the intergration at Little Rock Central High school with the powerful film, "The Ernest Green Story." Now, they have struck gold twice with this equaling stirring true-life story of Ruby Bridges, the little black girl who successfully intergrated an all white school in New Orleans in the midst of riots, and hate mongers. This incredible tale is not JUST about racial differences, but it is also a testimony to the strength and power of God that little Ruby puts her faith in for help. Powerful performances by all. This is a MUST-SEE! Thank you Disney, for giving us a positive film about strength, courage, and the power of God.

This was a really great movie up until the part where they acted like the north didn't have slaves. Perpetrating stereotypes is wrong. This movie is trying to teach a message and it puts this in there? Give me a break. I know this happened in Louisiana as to why the movie is set there, but that doesn't mean the north is automatically some great place where everyone got along.

I still enjoyed the movie. I really feel for Ruby and her struggle.

I watched this today for the first time because in my local school district a parent complained about it being viewed by students during Black History Month, so it has been removed. It has been a staple for years, but this year many children won't get to see it, because of one person who would fit right in with those screaming white people portrayed in the movie, though they have learned to use a more subtle technique, but sure just as prejudiced. Some of the reviews here saying that it shouldn't viewed by children astonish me. How can one possibly make sense of it being okay for a six year old to live through this experience, but not okay for another child to see what happens when people fail to accept others. Yes, children need to see this movie, especially if it means they learn something that their parents aren't willing to teach them.

Not great cinematic art, granted, but the sweet spirit and sharp intellect of the real person Ruby Bridges comes across and the era is by and large accurately portrayed. For Disney, this is excellent. Michael Beach is quite good, as is Diana Scarwid, and Chaz Monet is wonderful in the title role. Robert Coles, M.D., played by Kevin Pollak, has written many books about children in crisis. I lived in this era. The marshals were dignified, the "cheerleaders" appalling, that little girl one of the greatest heroines who ever lived. It's worth watching.