Children’s Penny Cinema: “The Ruby Bridges Story”

Event Details
Date: Thursday, July 16, 2009
Time: 10:30am – 7:34pm
Cost:

One Penny – every adult must be accompanied by a child.

Tickets:

This screening is currently sold out.

Based on actual events that occurred in Louisiana during 1960, Ruby is a first grader who, after scoring one of the highest grades on her school board exam, is chosen as one of the first Black students to integrate an all-white school. As racial tension escalates, Ruby is escorted to school by federal marshals, who attempt to protect her from the angry protesters. With guidance and support from her parents, teacher and a child psychologist, Ruby finds the determination to overcome all obstacles. An uplifting story of one girls’ courage. (110 minutes)

Museum Hours

DuSable Museum is open:
Tuesday—Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday, 12 p.m to 5 p.m.

DuSable Museum is closed on Mondays,
between June 1st—January 2nd
(with exception of school holidays)
Closed Labor Day
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