Ruby Bridges

Summary

Pod Meets World: "Ruby Bridges" (June 2, 2026)
Magical Rewind Special: Rewatching the 1998 Disney film "Ruby Bridges"
Hosts: Will Friedle & Sabrina Bryan

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Episode Overview

In this emotionally charged episode, Will Friedle and Sabrina Bryan leave behind Magical Rewind’s usual comedic decom fare for Disney’s historical film "Ruby Bridges" (1998). They discuss the true story of Ruby Bridges, the six-year-old girl who, in 1960, became the first African American child to integrate an all-white elementary school in New Orleans. The conversation is candid, heartfelt, and at times deeply personal, as both hosts reflect on the importance and emotional impact of the film, its portrayal of racism, courage, and the real-life legacy of Ruby Bridges.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Significance of "Ruby Bridges"

• Tough but Necessary Viewing: Both hosts express how challenging it was to watch the film, repeatedly describing it as "tough" and emotionally taxing but fundamentally important.
  • Sabrina: “I pretty much cried, I would say, through 70% of this.” (03:13)
  • Will: “A tough watch but an important watch... probably one of the toughest we’ve watched so far.” (03:47)
• Different Perspective: The film is noted for its focus on how events happened to Ruby, versus seeing only through her eyes, making the hate and reactions even more palpable.
  • Will: “This was a little different... it was more through the eyes of the adults watching the child, which made it a little more difficult for me to watch.” (04:22)
• Cultural and Educational Importance: The hosts discuss the impact of the Disney Channel in bringing hard, relevant historical topics to young audiences and encouraging empathy.
  • Will: “Movies like this show me the power of the Disney Channel because it shows the perfect balance for kids…” (07:58)
  • Sabrina: “…this movie would also inspire them [kids] to... look beyond color.” (08:58)

2. Film Background & Historical Context

• Awards and Acclaim: The movie was nominated for an NAACP Image Award, won the 1998 Humanities Prize, and was showcased at a UK film festival for Black women in 2005. (04:20)
• Recent Controversy: Discussed the 2023 attempt to ban the film in Florida schools, and the broader importance of facing difficult history.
  • Will: “Thankfully, some people understand that history should be taught so it doesn’t repeat itself.” (06:21)
• Recognition of Ruby Bridges: The hosts outline her real legacy—Norman Rockwell’s painting, a song by Lori McKenna, induction into the Women’s Hall of Fame, and two schools named after her. Ruby Bridges is alive and still residing in New Orleans. (06:57)

3. The Movie’s Content and Impact

• Plot Recap: Will delivers a detailed, scene-by-scene review of the film, highlighting the tension and resistance Ruby and her family face, as well as the bravery of the little girl and key supporting adults.
  • Notable quote: “Because it was visceral hate in this movie… this is spewed at a little girl for almost 90 minutes.” (03:30)
• Role of the Adults: Much discussion surrounds the abhorrent behavior of supposedly responsible adults—teachers, neighbors, and community members.
  • Will: “…the teachers, I think that pissed me off more than anything else.” (24:59)
  • Sabrina: “It would be too hard. It’d be too hard [to act that out].” (12:41)
• Parental Perspective: Both hosts are especially affected viewing the parents’ perspectives.
  • Sabrina: “I have a daughter who is just about to be six... I could not take myself out of this mother’s position.” (10:04)

4. Acting, Direction & Representation

• Director & Cast: Praise for Euzhan Palcy, the groundbreaking Black female director from Martinique, and the film’s outstanding ensemble cast—including Penelope Ann Miller, Kevin Pollak, Michael Beach, Chaz Monet (Ruby), Jean Louise Kelly, and Lela Rochon.
  • Will: “The ensemble cast in this film is... off the charts.” (04:20)
• Difficult Roles: Acknowledgement of how hard it must be for actors to play extreme bigots and hateful characters, especially child actors.
  • Will: “It also could arguably... for us. I mean the ensemble cast in this film is just... off the charts.” (04:20)
  • Sabrina: “Some of the slang that was used... even things written on the posters... it was obviously what was—you know what I mean? Like, it was.” (27:00)

5. Memorable Moments & Notable Quotes

On Experiencing & Portraying Hate

• Will: “I genuinely don’t understand the hate… Where does this come from? This pure visceral hatred of a child.” (11:32)
• Sabrina: “I have no understanding.” (12:29)

On the Inclusion of Racist Language

• Will: “I’m glad they kept it in because... you needed to hear the actual vile things that were being thrown at this six-year-old.” (27:21)
• Sabrina: “As a hard watch is... I’m telling you... skin crawled.” (28:05)

On Ruby’s Strength and Family’s Sacrifice

• Sabrina: “I was just pulled right in with this family and just in awe of such an incredible story.” (72:55)
• Will: “There’s a power in that filmmaking where you’re just like, like, I’ll be there for you if you need me.” (76:03)
• Will: “You want to jump through the screen to protect somebody... That movie did this. It was absolutely wonderful.” (76:03)

6. Film Structure & Specific Scenes

• Integration and Isolation: Ruby spends much of the film isolated—her only support often her teacher, Mrs. Henry, or eventually the federal marshals. Scenes with family, on the walk to school, the hostile mob, and isolation in the classroom powerfully underscore the bravery involved.
• Parental Struggles: Her father, Abon, struggles with job loss and feelings of helplessness; her mother, Lucille, is steadfast in seeking a better life for Ruby despite immense community and personal pressure.
• Signs of Trauma: Ruby develops a refusal to eat unsealed food due to repeated poisoning threats by protestors, and begins expressing distress through drawings and doll play (including a noose scene).
• Community Shifts: By the film's end, tentative bridges form. Formerly hostile neighbors show respect, playground scenes demonstrate thawing prejudice, and Ruby appears less isolated.

7. Reviews and Final Scores

• Real-World Reviews

  • Will reads a pointedly negative review that fails to grasp the importance of the subject matter (71:43), while Sabrina shares a heartfelt, five-star review appreciating the emotional depth and courage shown (72:05).

• Host Ratings

  • Sabrina: 10/10 “Little Heroes” — “I loved this movie. Hard to watch, but... inspiring.”
  • Will: 9.5/10 “Little Heroes” (slightly preferring “Selma, Lord, Selma” for structure, but deeply impressed).

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Hosts introduce the film and emotional reactions – 02:52 to 04:39
• Historical & Real-World Background on Ruby Bridges – 04:37 to 07:21
• Broad Discussion: Relevance of Disney Channel & Sensitivity – 07:21 to 09:30
• Detailed Plot Recap and Emotional High Points – 19:54 to 67:38
• Discussion on Teachers’ Roles & Racism – 24:59 to 26:44
• Parental Struggles and Community Pressure – 32:03 to 36:47
• Ruby’s Trauma and Coping Mechanisms – 41:50 to 47:50
• Ending, Legacy, and Message of Hope – 60:34 to 67:38
• Reviews and Ratings – 70:57 to 77:32

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Notable Quotes (with Timestamps)

• “This was hard for me too... because it was visceral hate in this movie... spewed at a little girl for almost 90 minutes.” – Will Friedle (03:13)
• “I pretty much cried, I would say, through 70% of this.” – Sabrina Bryan (03:13)
• “You’re not born hating people. You’re taught it.” – Will Friedle (48:43)
• “There’s a power in that filmmaking where you’re just like… I’ll be there for you if you need me.” – Will Friedle (76:03)
• “As hard as it was to watch... it was a great movie that I felt really shed light on a hard topic. And Disney did it in a delicate way.” – Sabrina Bryan (72:55)
• “A 10 for me—10 Little Heroes.” – Sabrina Bryan (72:51)

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Tone & Language

• Emotionally Raw: Frequent admissions from both hosts of being moved to tears, feeling anger or confusion, or wishing they could step into the screen to help Ruby.
• Empathetic & Reflective: Both try to place themselves in the shoes of the Bridges family, particularly as parents, and express disbelief at the hate depicted.
• Balanced Humor: Despite the heavy topic, some lighter moments are interspersed, especially in discussing the spectrum of Disney movies and the “Magical Rewind” format.

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Final Thoughts

Will and Sabrina regard “Ruby Bridges” as one of the most important and affecting Disney Channel films they’ve ever reviewed. They urge listeners to seek it out, to use it as a teaching tool for empathy and historical understanding, and to remember the real-life courage displayed by Ruby Bridges and her family. While not an easy watch, both hosts stress its necessity and praise Disney for handling such a significant, real-life story with sensitivity.

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For those interested in other stories of bravery during the civil rights era, Will recommends learning about Claudette Colvin, the Little Rock Nine, and Barbara Johns.

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[Will Friedle]

Hey, Sabrina.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Hey, Will.

[Will Friedle]

I'm excited for today and I know that sounds strange, but when we do these type of movies, they're usually really good.

[Sabrina Bryan]

I know. And this is not an exception to that.

[Will Friedle]

Yes.

[Sabrina Bryan]

This one actually though, I will say was hard for me.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah, this was hard for me too. This was hard for me too.

[Sabrina Bryan]

This one was, I think this one out of the ones we've done based on a lot of the same kind of topics, this one was the toughest one for me. I pretty much cried, I would say, through 70% of this.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah, I mean it was.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Get myself out of it.

[Will Friedle]

Because it was visceral hate in this movie. Like, you know, there's, there's an undercurrent of hate in the other movies where the children are trying to, trying to find the hate, trying to find where it comes from, why it's there, where this is just, this is spewed at

[Sabrina Bryan]

a little girl being ate it on.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah, spewed at a little girl for almost 90 minutes. And it's just, it was, this was a tough watch, but an important watch.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Yes, exactly. That's a great way. A tough watch but an important watch. It was done very well, but it was, it was probably one of the. If I, I think it's easy. Easier for me to say than not the toughest one we've watched so far.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah, I don't, I don't necessarily disagree. It also could arguably if we're again when we went awards season comes around for us. I mean the ensemble cast in this film is just.

[Wilmer Valderrama]

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[Will Friedle]

Off, off the charts. Yes. So yeah, this was, this was a tough one, but a good one. And we will get into it. But before then, welcome back to Magical Rewind, the show that makes you want to grab your friends, your PJs and your popcorn and go back to a time when all the houses are smart, the wave tsunamis and the high school's musical. I'm Will Friedle.

[Sabrina Bryan]

And I'm Sabrina Bryan.

[Will Friedle]

Guys, it's true most of the decoms we review here on Magical Rewind involve talent agent aliens or rollerblades or talent agent aliens on rollerblade. But every once in a while we get a well deserved break to watch something of actual cultural significance. And that's where we are today with 1998's True Events drama. Ruby Bridges. Yeah, I mean, we've talked about this. We've had. The other ones we've really watched kind of in this vein are Color of Friendship, Selma Lord, Selma, even Tiger Cruise, which are, you know, based on true events, but then through the lens of a child. But this one was a little different. This was through the lens of a child kind of. It was more. It was more through the eyes of the adults watching the child, which made it a little more difficult for me to watch because it was just like we were talking about, I mean, again, Selma Lord, Selma. You're watching everything happen through her eyes, whereas this is. You're kind of watching these things happen to this little girl. And it was, as Sabrina said, it was difficult, but it was hard. The movie Originally aired on January 18, 1998, as part of their Wonderful World of Disney series. And here's something we haven't seen often. It premiered in the UK much later in 2005 as part of the Black Women Film Festival. It is a rare occurrence when a DCOM can also be included in a film festival. So that is very, very cool. Also rare. The movie was filmed in Wilmington, North Carolina, which doubles as New Orleans here. And. And it was very well received, obviously nominated for an NAACP Image Award, and it won the 1998 Humanities Prize for the screenplay. Now, this movie was in the news back in 2023 when a Florida parent filed a complaint with their school district saying the film was not appropriate for second graders to watch because it might teach them that, quote, white people hate black people, unquote and properly. The suggestion to ban the film was not approved by a committee of teachers, parents, community members, and a library and media technology specialist, which. I don't know anything about that job, but it sounds like a job I'd like after watching the movie with the parents objection in mind. So, thankfully, some people understand that history should be taught so it doesn't repeat itself. But it is true that the film includes racially sensitive language and themes, so I could definitely see some discretion being advised. But movies like these are important and factually correct beyond just the movie. Ruby Bridges is forever immortalized in the Norman Rockwell painting the Problem. We all live in an iconic and startling image of the civil Rights movement that at one time was displayed in the White House. She's also the subject of the Laurie McKenna song Ruby's Shoes. Bridges is 71 years old and still lives in New Orleans with her husband and four sons and is a Women's hall of Fame inductee with two schools named after her. One in Alameda, California, and the other in Woodinville, Washington.

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[Will Friedle]

Always ask before we were assigned it for the podcast, had you ever heard of this movie?

[Sabrina Bryan]

I had not. I had not. And I knew, we knew that it was based on, you know, these events and this true story of this woman and now and. But that's it. That was kind of just what we were given a little bit before watching. So, you know, I knew. I already felt like this was going to be a great movie just because we've seen how the channel has handled these things. So I, I was looking forward. They do it so well, but I hadn't heard. I didn't know about the story. I didn't know about anything.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah, no, I, I. Same same exact thing I do. I knew about the story. I knew about the. I knew about integration stories because there are several stories like this from across, usually the south at the time, but this one specifically, no, I think I'd heard the name. I'd heard the name Ruby Bridges but didn't know the story behind it. But it also. Movies like this show me the power of the Disney Channel because it shows the perfect balance for kids where again, you can watch a movie like this and then go watch a movie like, like Brink, you know, or, you know, you're talking 1998. So Johnny Tsunami, where kids really can run the gamut of, of emotionality and storytelling through the eyes of kids. They can see every aspect of what it can be like. And hey, not every kid is racing down the, the mountain on a snowboard. Some kid, you know, some kids need to be surrounded by security to go to school. And that's what Disney Channel does so well. So this was, this was, and I

[Sabrina Bryan]

imagine too, like you said, this vast, you know, range of the kinds of movies and topics that Disney covers. It shows you too, that because they did that kids have the ability to have like, empathy as well. Like that they, that this movie would also inspire them to, to look beyond color. Like, be able to do that, I feel like, is such a good thing of knowing kids are able to do this. That's why the channel wanted to do it, was. It also spoke to kids in such a positive way.

[Will Friedle]

It did, absolutely. You can watch Ruby Bridges now on Disney, available day and night and during the lost hours of the summer, which, as everyone knows, is between 1 and 3am on July 18, when all clocks break down and the entire world sleeps while small whimsical sprites appear and steal pollen. Like I said, everybody knows that. Well, let's find out a little more about this historical retelling with its synopsis. When six year old Ruby is chosen to be the first African American to integrate her local elementary school, she's subjected to true ugliness and racism for the first time. Sabrina, what are your initial thoughts on the dramatic and emotional movie Ruby?

[Sabrina Bryan]

This was like I said, hard for me. I have a daughter who is just about to be six towards the end of the summer. I could not take myself out of this mother's position and hearing her thoughts, seeing what that kind of dynamic would be to watch my husband go through the things that he's. That the dad in this film go through, all of that was just so, you know, I couldn't, I just, I cried so much because this mother showed so much strength for both her husband and her daughter. For her family, for, for her life and her family's life. I just, I. Oh this was, this was such a emotional and inspiring story for me as a mom of a young girl and you know, it was like it was hard to think about being put in this position and want and I just, I really thought this woman, Ruby's mom was incredible like to, to really, you know, help support the. The. I just. There were so many aspects of this movie that I just absolutely loved. I loved it.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah.

[Sabrina Bryan]

What about you?

[Will Friedle]

No. Felt the same way. Again, it's tough. I'm also one of those people where I. Movies like this are hard for me for a number of reasons. But one of the reasons is I genuinely don't understand the hate.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Right.

[Will Friedle]

I don't understand people that hate that much or have that much hate directed towards them. I've been lucky in both aspects in that I don't hate that much and I've never had that kind of hate directed towards me and I'm just, I'm woefully ignorant when it comes to this type of hate. This level of. Where does this come from? This pure visceral hatred of a child.

[Sabrina Bryan]

A child.

[Will Friedle]

I don't.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Child.

[Will Friedle]

I just don't understand it.

[Sabrina Bryan]

And so of anyone, of anyone in that respect. I also like a child. Like I'm looking. I think that was what I'm saying. Like it was hard. Like I have an almost six year old who you know, in so many aspects like is just starting her life, you know and like has not been unkind to. To anyone, you know, like just doesn't have the. Deserving of. To be that hateful regardless of this color of her skin where she comes from. The amount of money, the. Not like any of that. Like, trying to put that. I just. I have no understanding.

[Will Friedle]

No, I don't either. I just don't get it, you know, so there. It was a tough. It was a tough watch. A necessary one, but definitely tough.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Some. Some of the. The. I mean, it was, you know, background actors that. That got these role. I couldn't. I couldn't. I couldn't even think of. Of doing the roles that were done of. Of saying the things. It would be too hard. It'd be too hard.

[Will Friedle]

Ruby Bridges was directed by. And I'm hoping I get the name right. Uzan Palsy, a new name to the podcast. The female director, originally from Martinique, dealt in a much deeper universe than your normal dcom. She often explored the ideas of race, gender and politics in your films, most notably in Sugarcane Alley when she became the first black director to win the Caesar Award and the Venice Film Festival Silver Lion. Then she directed A Dry white season in 1999, which was the first film produced by major Hollywood studios directed by a black female director. Pretty amazing stuff.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Yeah.

[Will Friedle]

In 2022, she was given the Academy Honor Award at the Oscars for her contributions to cinema. And with something like this, with such an acclaimed director, they've got a very impressive cast. As we were talking about, especially for a wonderful world of Disney or dcom, we have. Penelope Ann Miller plays Barbara. Henry Miller is a movie star, total movie star, especially back in the day in films like Carlito's Way, which she got a Golden Globe nomination for Kindergarten Cop, the Artist, and a movie we recently talked about a lot, the original adventures in Babysitting. Also loved her in Biloxi Blues, one of my favorites ever with. What's his name? I just said. With Matthew Broderick. And Kevin Pollock plays Dr. Robert Coles. Pollock was originally a standup comedian who transitioned into acting and podcasting. Most famously, he was in the Usual Suspects, but also A few Good Men, End of Days, and Wayne's World 2. But really, he's been in so many TV shows, from Tulsa King to the Marvelous Mrs. Mael to Mom. Very recognizable face and a good audition to the Disney casting pool for this. Again, there's a number of actors we could put in the Dabney Reynolds chair, but there'd be too many in this one. Then the amazingly talented Michael beach plays Abon Bridges. This dude has been in everything. He's been working nonstop since the late 80s. You've seen him in Waiting to Exhale, so Soul food, Aquaman, Mayor of Kingstown. Sons of Anarchy and over a hundred episodes of Third Watch. And that's just to name a few. This is the kind of Hollywood career people dream about because he's literally never stopped working, been part of some of the most incredible projects, but can still kind of go out in public without being hounded. It's like the most incredible kind of career is this man's career. And it was also just announced as he's joining the cast of the Interrogator. Then Chaz Monet as Ruby Bridges. This was her first ever, ever movie. She'd go on to appear in TV shows like Caroline and the City, er, Cold Case, 90210 and the TV movie Introducing Dorothy Dandridge starring a young Halle Berry. Her last real acting credit was in 2011. Then Jean Louise Kelly plays Jane Coles. Kelly is a veteran actress first seen in the movie Uncle Buck and she'd later star in the CBS sitcom Yes Dear. She was also recently seen in the new Top Gun Maverick movie. And finally, Lila Rochon is Lucy Bridges. You know her from Waiting to Exhale, Any Given Sunday and Boomerang. She's still acting and has been married to the acclaimed director anton Fuqua since 1999. And yes, this movie is historically accurate and important, but this is still magical. Rewind. Is it 90 minutes? Did it hit the target? Well, close enough. It's 96. Man, you hate to see it, even for a movie like this. Six over the target. It's a real shame. But you know what? We're going to let it pass. We're going to let it pass this time because it's such an important and great film. Writing wise, Toriann Johnson gets a screenwriting credit. She had a history in theater and would go on to write Lifetimes the Courage of Love, a film loosely based on another African American pioneer named Henriette Delisle. And then she made a real pivot to co write a movie I love. Yes people. She co wrote Step up to the Streets, the one that introduced Moose. The best film that's ever been made in the history of the world. It's perfect. I don't want to hear anything about it, but that is quite a range. Johnson also wrote a novel in 2014 called Remedy for a Broken Angel.

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[Will Friedle]

And now let's learn about the incredible Ruby Bridges by recapping her dcom. The movie opens with kids pouring out of a school at the final bell. We're in New Orleans. It's November 1960. All the children we see are black, with a focus on two real cute kids, Ruby and Allison. We're transported to a neighborhood nearby. The streets are full of people on their porches with kids playing softball or riding their bikes. In the streets. There's a baseball game in progress, and one little girl, Ruby, is taking it very, very seriously. Inside the house, a man in a suit is telling Ruby's mom that her daughter scored very well in the school board exam. She actually outperformed most of the first graders throughout the entire district. Back outside, Ruby's dad, Abon, arrives and cheers on his daughter as she slides into home. But it is a close call. They look to Mrs. Johnson, an elder in the neighborhood, and she says that Ruby is safe. Avon picks her up in excitement, and the two siblings also join in for the big family hug. Nearby, Ruby and her dad turn to Mr. Taylor and the other neighbors they know, including A German lady, Ms. Stein, who owns the local grocery store. We're now in the store, and Mrs. Stein chuckles and tells Ruby he's standing on her tippy toes, that she's grown because last week she couldn't even see over the counter. We're now back on Ruby's porch. Ruby's mom, Lucille, and a man in a suit, Dr. A.C. broyard of the NAACP, are finishing up their meeting. Lucille thanks him for the good news and introduces him to Ruby And Avon, who just got back home. Dr. Broyard congratulates Ruby. She's been picked with five other girls to do something no other black children have done in New Orleans. They have a lot to be proud of. Inside Ruby's house, Ruby and her siblings are now jumping on the bed, acting like kids when Mrs. Bridges walks in. They need to stop playing and start their nighttime prayers. Mr. Bridges is sitting on the couch watching a news report about the proposed racial mixing in the New Orleans public schools, which is set to begin on Monday. The Attorney General has warned the governor, James Davis, not to interfere with the federal court's order to to desegregate the schools. Davis, however, is vowing to preserve segregation despite the warning. Mr. Bridges shuts off the TV and tells his wife that he isn't sure about all this. She's not going to let it scare her, though. The federal government means more than the state and stuff like this. But Mr. Bridges questions why they'd send Ruby somewhere she isn't even wanted if she did so good in that test. That means she's doing just fine where she is. Mrs. Bridges argues that black schools just aren't as good as the white ones. Dr. Broyard said Ruby has what it takes to go far, and this could make things better for all children of color. Now in a crowded church, everyone is singing and celebrating. Then the preacher starts a sermon, and the one little boy who is singing in this choir is crushing it.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Oh my gosh. So, so good.

[Will Friedle]

It was so good. Just amazing. Hearing this little kid sing, it was like, man, it was really remarkable. The preacher talks about how every day there is something new to keep them oppressed, but they will rise up and persevere. Church then lets out, and now Ruby and Allison are walking home, talking about how she's going to a new school tomorrow and even gets to ride in a car. Allyson is going to a Catholic school soon and she isn't even Catholic. Ruby promises she'll still see Allyson and jokes she'll still whoop her butt in baseball. The next morning at Ruby's house, Abon is eating breakfast and Ruby is just adorably staring at him. He asks if she's nervous and she just shrugs her shoulders. He wishes he could go with her, but she can tell him all about it later. He calls her his brave little girl, and she smiles. Abon walks outside to go to work and sees police blocking off the road. He walks over to ask what's going on, and the officer says they're only letting residents come and go. Mr. Bridges may need ID to come home later in case he runs into the next shift. Startled, Mr. Bridges shakes his head and continues his walk to work. We're now back inside the house, thanks to their neighbor, Mrs. Taylor. Ruby's dressed in a pink dress with a pink bow in her hair, ready for her first day at her New School. Mrs. Bridges reminds Ruby to answer her teacher with, yes, ma'. Am. We're outside now. An official looking car arrives with Deputy U.S. marshal Al Butler and his team ready to escort Ruby to school. Mrs. Bridges is confused. She thought it would be Dr. Broyard from the NAACP, but Ruby and her mom get in the car anyway. With the entire neighborhood watching on, Ruby and her friend Allison wave to each other as the procession of cars drives off. They arrive at school and are given precise instructions on how to walk. He tells Ruby to stay between the four officers and not look back at the crowd, no matter what happens. And this is where I was like, oh, God, this is gonna be bad.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Like, it's just same. I was bad.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah, you're just already the adjectives starting of watching the film. Like, man, it's gonna. This is gonna.

[Sabrina Bryan]

This is gonna be hard.

[Will Friedle]

And even I didn't realize how bad. A man nearby has gotten out of his car. He's upset with the stopped traffic and has a medical conference he needs to attend. At the same time, the U.S. marshal, Ruby and her mother get out of the car and were swarmed by a crowd of upset parents and students yelling and chanting, 2468. We don't want to integrate, and holding signs that say things like whites only and no coloreds here. As members of the press take pictures, Ruby and Lucille finally make it to the school steps, where sheriffs are waiting for them. One officer informs them that the governor says they can't enter. The Deputy marshal explains that the President of the United States says they can. With that, the local sheriffs step aside, allowing the group to walk in as protesters angrily chant against integration. The man outside of the car, who is mad at being stopped, can't believe what he's saying. We're now inside the school. Teachers are shocked that Ruby was allowed inside, instructing their students to stay in their classrooms. The mark and oh God, it was the teachers, I think that pissed me off more than anything else.

[Sabrina Bryan]

I hated them. Hated even.

[Will Friedle]

It was somebody somehow, and I don't know why, but for some reason, it was even worse than the chanting outside to me, because that's like mob rule and craziness and the. The ridiculousness of that. But then the people that are sworn educators for children that are treating this girl so horribly. Something about that struck me and it just pissed me off. I don't know what it was.

[Sabrina Bryan]

There's an aspect of. I don't. It would in a sense, I kind of. Some somehow maybe I'm wrong. Correct me if it needs to not be in this. But like, like if a doctor was treating this situation similar, like wouldn't treat another human being. Like it with teachers, especially with teachers with young education. That's so important.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah.

[Sabrina Bryan]

And like it's like this oath that they take to like educate the next generation. And it's just going, are you kid? But again, it's not a world that like I understand. I, that's not. You know what I mean? Like I never lived in a world that this was in any way relevant in my, in my experience. So it's just, it was like. Oh, you gotta be kidding me. Like what? Like you are an educator. You should know better. Like that's how it felt watching this movie.

[Will Friedle]

I agree.

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It really did.

[Sabrina Bryan]

It made me so angry. Like those people out there are. They're not as educated as you. Like they, they don't know, you know,

[Will Friedle]

you're supposed to be better than that. Yeah. Yes.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Yes.

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[Will Friedle]

Well, there's good teachers and bad teachers. Good doctors and bad doctors.

[Sabrina Bryan]

So true.

[Will Friedle]

Lawyers and bad lawyers. There's absolutely. Just because somebody's in a profession doesn't make them good people.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Nope.

[Will Friedle]

The Marshalls are with Ruby and her mother in the main office. When parents start barging into rooms and removing their children, one mother uses a horrible slur on her way out. Ruby Asser. Mom. There's a lot of those in this movie. So I'm skipping over all of them. Obviously they're, they're, they're there and we're of the time.

[Sabrina Bryan]

And the one thing I did put in this, like Sabrina was just like. That was so jarring and hard to hear in a Disney Channel movie that some of the slang that was used. Even things written, things that were written on the posters.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Felt. I mean it was obviously what was. You know what I mean? Like it was.

[Will Friedle]

Well, that's why I'm glad. I hate to put it this way, but I'm glad they did it. Meaning I glad. I'm glad they kept it in because I, I, you don't want him to soften it for the fact that it's Disney because that's what it was going through. It's like we're not going to change the words that were hurled at this little girl because it might offend people nowadays watching the movie or it might upset kids. It's like, no, you needed to hear the actual vile things that were being thrown right this six year old and now horrible trying to go to kindergarten or first grade. And so I'm glad that, that they said, no, we're not going to. We're not going to cut these out because they're horrible words. We're keeping them in because. Specifically because they're horrible words. That's why we're keeping them in.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Yeah, it's part of the. As a hard watch is. I'm telling you. Skin crawled.

[Will Friedle]

Yep. And it's supposed to.

[Sabrina Bryan]

And it's every time. Yes.

[Will Friedle]

And it's supposed to. Ruby asked her mom where the other black girls who were supposed to enroll with her are. And a teacher on the phone and with the district name, Ms. Woodmere says she supposes the parents had the good enough sense not to put their children through this. At the same time, a new teacher, Ms. Barbara Henry, has arrived. But Ms. Woodmere tells her to come back tomorrow. Now, hours later, everyone is still waiting in the main office. It's 3pm and Ruby's even fallen asleep. The bell rings and Ms. Widmere dismisses Ruby for the day. Ruby announces, wow, school was easy. Which was funny. Now we're in a new house. It is the guy that was outside Ruby's school who was upset. He was running late to a conference. We find out his name is Dr. Robert Kohl's. He kisses his wife and admits he never even made it to work. The streets were blocked and she'll never believe why. He explains the protests and hateful scene, saying he'd never seen anything like it. His wife says people can be so mean and that she grew up watching how people treated her nanny. They acted like her color made her guilty of something. He wonders if he could help her and the family like he did for kids with polio. His wife thinks it's a great idea. And now we're at the school the next day. The angry mob has gotten even bigger and more unruly as Ruby and her arm. Federal security. They pull up the mob pushes to the motorcade as Ruby and Lucille get out of the front door. One guy even tries to spit on them. We see a concerned doctor. Cole's in the crowd now, full military uniform. Back inside the school, Ruby's introduced to her new teacher, Mrs. Henry. She's the new staff member who arrived yesterday but was sent home. She excitedly introduces herself, shaking both Ruby and Lucille's hands. She proceeds to hold Ruby's hand and walk her to a classroom, all as the other teachers stare. And of course, Judge Mrs. Henry says she's heard that Ruby is quite the student. While back in the main office, Dr. Coles is escorted in by the local sheriff. He's introduced as Captain Dr. Robert Coles and patted down by the deputy marshal. We're now back in the classroom. It's just Ruby, Lucille and Mrs. Henry, who is very flustered in her new surroundings. Protesters are yelling racist things outside, so Mrs. Henry shuts the window with the help of Mrs. Bridges. Mrs. Henry reveals she's originally from Boston and has taught kids at overseas military bases, but recently got married and her husband's work brings her here to New Orleans. Lucille welcomes her to the south, which feels like both a greeting and a warning. Over in Ms. Woodmere's office, Dr. Robert Coles tells Woodmere that he wants to talk to the little girl and see how she's doing with all this stress. She refuses, using another disgusting slur and won't even give her name to him. She has strict orders and if he's so interested, he should go talk to what she calls that colored people's organization, referring, of course, to the naacp. Knowing he's hit a dead end, he says good day and leaves. Back In Ruby's classroom, Mrs. Henry writes down a word and Ruby yells out Christmas. Then, when instructed to write words with only the letters she sees spelled in Christmas, she first spells out Christ. Mrs. Henry tells Lucille that her dexterity is very advanced for her age. Ruby continues to write down new words as Ms. Henry looks out the window at the angry mob and then eventually just shuts the blinds. Renowned the school hallway. Mrs. Henry is looking for the lounge and another teacher, Ms. Spencer, at first ignores her, but eventually and very reluctantly shows her the way, commenting she must have really needed a job to take this one. We're now in the teacher's lounge. Mrs. Henry tells Spencer she doesn't need consolation. She's taught children from many different backgrounds and she's enjoyed them all. Another teacher says the school is ruined and Mrs. Henry is partly to blame. Then she leaves. Mrs. Henry thinks it's silly for the whole school to empty out because one little girl, obviously she was offered this position and didn't know that she'd be teaching only one student. Ms. Spencer reveals she told the principal she wouldn't teach Ruby, using another slur in the process. Process. Yikes. She then ironically transitioned into prayer before Eating so horrible. Racial slur. You're ruining this school. Everything's awful. Now I'm going to pray to Jesus because this seems like exactly the type of thing God would.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Yeah. Oh it just like it kept getting worse.

[Will Friedle]

Very, very difficult. Ms. Henry is obviously dumbfounded by all of her new co workers. We're now outside the school. Another day has come to a close. Ruby and her mom are again leaving, walking through the protest. Lucille covers her daugh daughter's ears this time. We're now at Ruby's house. Eben is reading the paper and tells his wife that things are getting very dangerous. It's not too late to take her out of the school. He knows that Ruby's supposed to go alone tomorrow and can't imagine putting her through that. Lucille is sick of people telling her what she can and can't do. They can't be afraid any longer. Mr. Bridges barks back that he was in the war, he's not afraid and she better watch out who she's talking to. She apologizes and argues that the school is cleaner and nicer and that her teacher Mrs. Henry is smart and kind Mind, we're now in the kids rooms. Lucille says goodnight and tells Ruby that she has to go back to work tomorrow. She asks if Ruby can be a brave girl and go to school by herself with the big men. Ruby thinks it over and says okay. Lucille reminds her that Jesus also fought the mob and even prayed for them. She gives Ruby one last kiss, knowing tomorrow might be tough. And so we're now at school. The next day Ruby arrives with just the deputy marshals and the crowd has gotten even bigger. Dr. Coles is there still very concerned. The deputy marshal tells Ruby to remember what he said. Just keep looking straight ahead. And then they make their way to the front door when one woman yells I'm gonna hang you until you choke to death. To a six year old girl amongst the hatred. Ruby looks straight ahead hearing her mom and dad's voice in her head. She's a brave little girl and God loves her. She sees KKK and the N word written on the wall mimicking the famous Norman Rockwell painting as well. Just then a tomato is thrown at the school which is also captured in that painting. Inside, the teachers are still judgmentally staring at Mrs. Henry taking Ruby to class, noting that she looks so very special today. After school, Ruby and Allison are sitting on some steps eating otter pops. Ruby asks Allison if she's Catholic yet and Allison says no, the nuns are mean and hit her on the knuckles. Ruby says her teacher is nice, but she's the only student in the entire school. Allison says her dad blames Ruby for all the horses up the street and nobody likes them. Just then, Ruby's dad is back from work holding several bags of donuts. And he just looks completely and totally emotionless. Yeah, we cut inside the house. The whole family is eating except for Avon. Ruby asks if he isn't hungry, then why did he bring home all those donuts? He just sits in silence, then says that the bakery heard what a brave thing she was doing and wanted to give them a special treat. Now, later in the night, while cleaning up, a very emotional Avon tells his wife he was fired. His boss says he can't keep him with a child in a white school. He'd been working there for eight years and there's no one better at fixing cars than him. Lucille agrees and says he'll get another job. That's why his friend at the bakery shop gave him all those donuts because he felt bad about the job. Aan starts to cry and wonders what he's going to do now. And this is another moment where it's just like, man, the acting, you know, the film itself is great, obviously, but the acting in this movie. Yes, very good.

[Sabrina Bryan]

So good. I mean, I was, I mean, I was already after the second day of school and then finding she was gonna go to school without her mom. I know I am already crying and then the husband. I'm like sobbing at this point.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah, this was again, very tough, Very tough to see what this family was going through and the whole community was going through, but even their own community then turning on them, right to where it's like you're, you're getting it from every angle at that point.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Every single angle. I mean, especially when you're, you know, your neighbor, your friend. These kids were playing baseball just a few days ago together.

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[Sabrina Bryan]

You know, and, and they're obviously a very tight knit community. They hang out all the time. And then for that to happen and you can see both sides of the coin, right? Like them having a hard time because of someone else's decisions. You know, just, it's, it's.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah, it's was tough.

[Sabrina Bryan]

It's all hard.

[Will Friedle]

Yep, it really is. He says white folks were fine when he was willing to die for this country. But you try to give your beautiful little daughter what they have and they'll remind you how it's actually their country. Yes, ma' am was a soldier.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Yes.

[Will Friedle]

Lucille knows it's tough right now and he probably blames her for everything, but they're going to get through this. He leaves for the bedroom while she stays back and cries in the kitchen. The next morning, Eben walks out of the house with Ruby. He's going to go with her to school today, but the deputy marshal says he's sorry, it's just too dangerous. Eben can't believe this. He's her father. The deputy thinks that since he is her father, he might not be able to restrain himself. Yep.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Yeah.

[Will Friedle]

Evan kisses Ruby goodbye and she drives off with the officers at school. The day is over. Once again, I could. Oh my God. I couldn't even imagine being a dad and walking your kid through that. You'd be like, I'm going to. No, couldn't even imagine.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Oh, I mean, so it's like you're basically saying it's safer to go with these strange stranger men, these men that are strangers to her, than it is for me to take my own. It's safer for them her to go with you.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah. Well, with. At the time, it's safer to go with armed white protectors than it is for her black father to walk her into school.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Right.

[Will Friedle]

Crazy.

[Sabrina Bryan]

That is. I mean, that is so heavy.

[Will Friedle]

Yep.

[Sabrina Bryan]

So heavy.

[Will Friedle]

At school, the day's over. Once again, Mrs. Henry is chasing after Ms. Woodmere to point out that Ruby isn't taking phys ed and should have some type of music class. But Instead of concern, Ms. Woodmere just walks away. She's now forced to vacate school property expeditiously just because of Ruby. Mrs. Henry points out that it's not Ruby's fault. It's because of people's attitudes towards Ruby. Ms. Woodmere claims she's caught in the middle. What does Mrs. Henry expect her to do? Then she gets in her car and she leaves. Back in the classroom, we get a montage. Ruby is studying and now Mrs. Henry is even teaching Phys Ed. They're doing jumping jacks as people still protest outside, yelling slurs and things like, I'm going to put poison you. Ruby asks her when all the other kids are coming back so things can just get back to normal. Mrs. Henry says the students will come back eventually. Their parents are just angry, they'll get over it. But for now, she has her very own school. The bell rings and Mrs. Henry tells Ruby she'll be back in 30 minutes after lunch. And I thought this was weird that now she sits alone in silence. It seemed like I was waiting for something to happen while she was by herself, like I was just on edge. Same Thinking something was going to happen by herself. Yeah, she.

[Sabrina Bryan]

She's in a very unsafe environment. There are people outside.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah.

[Sabrina Bryan]

You know, picketing against her being in there. And then you're telling me you're going to leave her alone.

[Will Friedle]

Don't leave this.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Not to mention she's five or six. I don't think you leave five or six. I wouldn't leave a group of them alone anyway, like, they're little, you know.

[Will Friedle]

It was. Yeah, absolutely terrible. Back home, Mr. Bridges sitting on the porch, his neighbors are playing some instruments while others are staring at him, quite visibly upset. And then Dr. Broyard's car pulls up, now accompanied by Dr. Coles and his wife. We're now inside Ruby's house. Lucille is folding laundry when Dr. Broyard introduces the family to the Kohl's. Dr. Coles is a psychiatrist and came all the way from Biloxi to help. Avon admits that they can't afford a psychiatrist. Dr. Coles assures them he won't be charging anything. Mr. Bridges thanks him, but nobody in their house is crazy, quote unquote. Dr. Coles says he has a lot of experience working with kids facing diversity, and it's helpful to speak to somebody outside the family. Aben isn't hearing it, though, and wishes them a nice day. Dr. Cole gives Lucille her card and thanks them as they leave. We're now back in class. It's lunchtime again, and Mrs. Henry gives Ruby a book as she leaves for lunch. This time, a frustrated Ruby just knocks it over. Then the Deputy Marshal enters the room to check on her, and they give each other a little smile. And I was hoping this was going to be a relationship we got to see a little more.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Same.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah, I wanted. I was hoping to see that they started to befriend this little girl. Like, I was kind of really hoping for that relationship to blossom a bit.

[Sabrina Bryan]

I was, too, just because, I mean, I started thinking about this being a real story and like, you know, like him looking at this young girl going, wow, going through so much, and I'm sure if we got a chance to speak to her, that there were certain relationships that she built 100% as she was sort of in this isolation aspect

[Will Friedle]

of school, also have to imagine. So it's 1960, so people like her father's age and the age of these Deputy Marshals, most of these people were probably in the war, whether it was the First World War or the Second World War. Her father was undoubtedly in the Second, but some of the older gentlemen might have been in the first but probably the second World War. But most of these people probably saw battle, right? And I have to imagine bravery recognizes bravery. So when you've been in the war or you've done this stuff and now you're looking at a six year old little girl who's keeping her head up and walking through hatred, I have to imagine you start to respect that person even as a little kid. A soldier is going to look at that child and just recognize bravery. So I have to imagine that there is a relationship that took place between her and those marshals and would love to find out what that was like. Really incredible. We're now in Ruby's backyard. Abin and Lucille are having tea with Dr. Boyard and his wife. Lucille is hoping someone in the NAACP can help Aemon find some work. But Dr. Boyard doesn't think now is a good time for him to be looking. He needs to lay low and let things settle down. But Ava knows that the donations aren't going to last forever. But Dr. Boyard says he'll make sure that all of their needs are met. And you can tell this man doesn't want to just be handed money. He wants to work.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Right?

[Will Friedle]

Which I know that feeling. You just want to work. Mrs. Cole says to remember what a privilege it is for Ruby to be doing this. But Aben doesn't get it. How is it a privilege to put your 6 year old in danger? How is it a privilege to lose your job? He slams down a newspaper and heads inside. One of the younger kids says, oh, Daddy's mad. Later, back on the front porch, Eben is trying to calm down on the steps when his wife joins him. He doesn't want to talk, but instead just gets up to play ball with his son. In the kitchen, Lucille is now giving Abin a haircut. Their youngest daughter runs in yelling that Ruby called her little brother Charlie the N word and then threatened to kill him. A little later in the dining room, Lucille is cleaning while Ruby sits at the table playing with a doll. But we quickly realize she has tied a ribbon around the doll's neck and is now holding it up in the air like a noose. Lucille is of course concerned. And if someone only saw this scene of Ruby Bridges in a dcom, I don't even know what they would think. They'd think it was like a horror movie or something crazy. But this little girl is obviously having some serious problems at this point.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Yeah, and again, it's the way that the mom reacts and how you. I talk about the acting. You see the it going through her eyes, in her head of how. What's the best way to react to what she's doing? Is it to, you know, your instinct is to freak out or. You know what I mean? Or have a big, big reaction. And she really just. It was like, oh, man, this mom is just handling this.

[Will Friedle]

A rock star, obviously.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Like a rock star. Exactly.

[Will Friedle]

Yep. It's the next day and the Bridges have finally called Dr. Coles to sit with Ruby. He asks her to draw a picture of her school. And she includes stick figure protesters out front. Dr. Coles asks if that's how the people look to her and she admits she doesn't know. She doesn't look at them because her mom and the other man told her not to. After the session, we're inside Dr. Cole's car. He's driving home with his wife in the passenger seat. She praises the Bridges and encourages him to sit down with them. At their next visit, he explains he's not there to socialize. He's also confused. According to Ruby, everything in school is fine and she's having a good time. Mrs. Coles is sure he'll eventually figure it out. We jump cut to the school. The out for Blood protesters are still yelling mean and racist things at Ruby as she's escorted to the door. And a very disturbed Dr. Coles watches on from nearby. We're back at Ruby's house in the middle of the night. A scared Ruby climbs into bed with her parents. She says she had bad thoughts and Lucille asks if she said her prayers. Ruby says no, so her mom tells her to go and ask God to take care of it. Ruby returns to her room and kneels at her bed to pray as Lucille watches on from the doorway. We're now at Stine's grocery store. Ruby and her dad are grabbing some milk as two white men stare on in judgment. As usual, Ruby says hi to the owner, Mrs. Stine, who this time coldly responds by asking that they don't ever come back. Eben asks why, but Mrs. Stine just tells him to leave. Ibn scoffs and reminds her that his family supported her when she first moved in. And white customers wouldn't buy from her because she's Jewish. All he's been is good to her, but if this is what she wants, so be it. We're now back at the Bridges kitchen and they've all finished dinner except for Ruby. She says she's not hungry, but Lucille begs her to please eat. Ruby says she'll have some chips out of a bag, but only From a new bag and a Coca Cola. As she says it, Lucille takes away Ruby's untouched plate and gives her a sealed bag of chips and some sort of pill or vitamin. And then it's never mentioned. We don't know what that is. Was she giving her an aspirin, Something to sleep? Vitamin C? It's literally never talked about again.

[Sabrina Bryan]

But it was so deliberately given. It was like, I thought this was gonna be an aspect of what they had, what they felt that needed to happen, you know? Was this a.

[Will Friedle]

Is it a sedative? Is it what I mean, like. Yeah, like, I don't know what it was. And again, never. Just never mentioned again.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Yeah. I don't know if that was like a scene that was cut later on or this was a. I don't know. I don't know. It just didn't make any sense.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah. Ruby asks if Mrs. Stein has ever stood outside her school and said those mean things. Mrs. Bridges says no, she's Jewish, and people aren't much nicer to her. Ruby reveals they've been banned from the store. And Lucille says that she's not very nice. Ruby doesn't know why no one likes her, but her mom assures her it's not her. They just don't want black kids going to their schools. But she deserves a good education. She reminds Ruby that God loves her and these protesters don't know what they're talking about. And the next day at school, as Ruby arrives, the scene outside is even more unruly and racist. Then a man breaks through the barricade and runs towards Ruby. As a result, the marshals rush her to safety. But it turns out the man was a reverend and he was just trying to return his daughter to school. He's then called a traitor and spit on by a protester. So the U.S. marshal also helps him and his daughter inside. In the classroom, Mrs. Henry is comforting a crying Ruby, insisting that not all people are like the protesters. This is where she tries to explain slavery to Ruby, detailing that the south was forced to free all the slaves, and some people just haven't gotten over it. Ruby wonders why they say all those mean things. She didn't do anything to deserve it. Mrs. Henry agrees. They just feel threatened and they don't even like themselves. It's lunchtime now in the classroom, and once again, Ruby is all alone. She pours her thermos into a nearby glue container, then hides her sandwich in a cabinet. And we still don't know what this is about at this point. We're starting to put it together, but we're not quite there. We just know that while Ruby seems to be hiding it very well. She's obviously dealing with some serious psychological issues which. How could you not.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Yeah.

[Will Friedle]

That night in the Bridges dining room, Ruby is again sitting with Dr. Coles. And he asked about one of her new drawings. It's of Allison and Allison's dad. Ruby says Allison is sad because she's not allowed to play with her anymore. Dr. Coles is shocked to hear Allison is black. Especially because she uses pink crayons for her skin color. He also notices she drew herself with pink skin and blue hair. And everyone who's black is missing body parts. But Mrs. Henry and Dr. Coles are intact. We see that Abin is now looking on from a nearby doorway. As Ruby picks up one of Dr. Coles drawings and jokingly makes fun of it. They share a laugh as he agrees he's not much of an artist. Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Lucille and Mrs. Coles are having a good time cooking. Dr. Coles enters and his wife is excited. She's learned how to make red beans and rice. Abin wants to talk to Dr. Coles, but he really has to hit the road. Dr. Coles says he's concerned about Ruby. He asks if they've noticed any unusual behavior. And Lucille reveals she'll only eat packaged foods and soda. Dr. Cole says he thinks he knows what's happening. One of the hecklers has repeatedly threatened to kill Ruby by poisoning her. The Bridges can't believe it. Lucille is so upset she leaves the room. Dr. Cole apologizes and Eben says it's not his fault. In the bedroom, Lucille is now crying very hard. How can people be so cruel to her baby? She thought they were just doing the right thing. At this point, I imagine, Sabrina, you had lost it.

[Sabrina Bryan]

I am just. I'm like inconsolable at this point. Like I to figure out that was what it was. Right? And again, you're talking about a little girl.

[Will Friedle]

A six year old girl.

[Sabrina Bryan]

When little girls this age take everything so literal. Like everything that is said is absorbed. It's internalized. And I'm just.

[Will Friedle]

It's like I'm not. I'm not talking about it.

[Sabrina Bryan]

I can. It's so sad.

[Will Friedle]

I know it's. It is very difficult. Evan finally says Ruby is not staying at the school anymore. Lucille wants her to pray. Lucille wants to pray on it. God wouldn't give her more than she can handle. But Aben lays down a framed picture of Jesus. He knows he's doing what's best for his daughter. He knows that Ruby now thinks white people are better than them, which is why she draws black people deformed and white people perfect. It's so many levels. Lucille asks what. Lucille asks what that has to do with Jesus, and Evan reminds her they don't even really know what Jesus looked like. When Ruby sees that picture of Jesus every day, her God looks more like the white folks outside protesting than they do her. At Dr. Cole's house, Dr. Cole asks his wife to make dinner after saying no to her beans and rice at the bridges. His wife says she's not hungry now. She had a home cooked meal. She says good night and abruptly heads off. You could tell there's some issues going on with them as well in Ruby's backyard. The next afternoon, Ruby is so excited to show her dad her newest report card. She got all A's. Eben is proud, but you can tell something's bothering him. He asks if she likes her new school. She proudly says yes, and he's glad she does. He tells her that Mary and Carl are waiting for her up the street. So go get changed to play. Ruby heads inside and Eben stares at the report card, confused about what to do next. The next day at school, people are still protesting. These people just won't go away. But a white mom is walking her two kids to the front door. Another woman who's been calling everyone a traitor watches on as her son sprints to join his friend. He wants to go to school too. So kids are themselves starting to cross the picket lines. Because again, you're not born hating people. You're taught it. In Ruby's kitchen, Ruby still won't eat. Her mom reminds her the rice and beans were wrapped at the market. No one could have contaminated it. Eventually, Ruby takes a bite and asks her mom when those people will stop yelling at her. Lucille tells her she's got to turn to the Lord. The men are there to protect her, and God loves her. Dr. Broyard and his wife arrive and have a gift for Ruby. It is a beautiful blue dress. Dr. Broyard's wife, Alma wonders if they can spend the day with Ruby sometime. They have a piano and they can teach her to play. Evan doesn't look thrilled. He walks out to get some fresh air. Lucille apologizes. Her husband is obviously having a very hard time with everything going on. Which you don't blame the man?

[Sabrina Bryan]

No, he just found out this couple who's. I mean, it's like, oh, you have your own piano back then. That was huge to Own like a piano is a big statement of.

[Will Friedle]

And also the of wealth, I imagine. But also I think as a father. As a father. And again, I'm a stepdad, not the same, never raised a child from birth. So I have to imagine though a you color notwithstanding, you don't want your child use as a prop and you're starting to feel like, well, what, what are all these people are. What is, what is my daughter getting out of this other than hatred where yes, it might be good for this community or good for this community or good in the overall run, but why do I have to sacrifice my daughter's mental health, physical well being to make it better for everyone else in the world? Meanwhile, the only one with her head held high the entire time is Ruby, even though she's starting to have a mental breakdown a bit. And it's one of those things where I have to imagine the dad is being told, you can't get a job, we'll just give you handouts. And he's like, I don't want handouts. I'm a man. I want to work. I was a soldier for God's sakes. I, I want to work for my living. I want to take care of my family. I don't want my daughter being pulled around all over the place being used as a prop by this community, by that he must be just losing it as a man at this point.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Yes.

[Will Friedle]

I couldn't imagine then the mom, you know, just trying to do what's best for her child because that's all she's looking at is the education that her kid. It's so crazy the number of things that must be going through all these people's heads.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Yes. As a family unit, the, the, the pools and then also having two younger kids that you're trying to raise try to set a good example for. Try to show the inspiration that their older sister is doing. It's like, how do you explain that to little ones? Right. Like, it's just, it is such a hard, incredible inspiration that this family is willing to go through all of these struggles to help not just their family out, but their entire like such a bigger picture.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah.

[Sabrina Bryan]

This what they keep putting in front of their own sacrifice that they're doing.

[Will Friedle]

And then, and that's the question is what? You know, do I sacrifice my child safety for future children? Right. And it's again, it's, it's such an important question because I, societally you would probably look at it and go, of course you do that. That's, that's what you need to do. But personally, as a parent, you're probably like, well, then you do it with your kid. I'm not gonna do it with him. I'm not. You know, and until that first person steps up, it's. There's so many levels again. There's so many levels of what's going on. So in the backyard, Lucille tells her husband that the Broyards mean well. Eben argues they don't actually care about Ruby. If they were real friends, they would have invited them all to tea, not just Ruby. They aren't real friends around for the nightmares and eating disorder. It's true. Lucille yells back, there's nothing wrong with Ruby seeing how a good education can help in life. She wants her to experience being in a nice house without having to clean it. It. Eben just doesn't want his daughter being used anymore. Mr. Bridges is now on the front porch letting off some steam by whittling a stick. One of the neighbors walks up and reveals he has a few house painting gigs coming up and he could use some help. He can't pay a mechanic's salary, but it would be something. Eben shakes his hand. He appreciates the offer and I'll see him in the morning. Ruby is now alone in the classroom and decides to peek through a keyhole to see next door and is immediately depressed. Mrs. Henry returns and asks if everything's okay. But Ruby now knows that more kids came back. So why aren't they all in the Same class? Class. Mrs. Henry sets her up to make some. See, okay, so. Well, sets her up to make some more Valentine's. But I thought as the kids were starting to break through the. The picket line and more kids were being put in, I thought now there were going to be two kids in her class and now there's going to be three kids in her class.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Same.

[Will Friedle]

But no, she's still in a class by herself while a whole other class is being taught without her.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Well, and the segregation topic was this principal was like, well, I'm not. That's not what we're doing here. And the, the marshal was like, yes, you are. Like you are absolutely doing here. This is by law what you have to do. So it's interesting to know that, you know, if this, if this went this way and it was like a couple kids at a time that they then were going against the law and still segregating them, like they were breaking the law because of their own value.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Versus following what the law was saying, that this was a desegregation I want

[Will Friedle]

to know what the law says because, because the, you know, being raised by two lawyers, the law is very literal, meaning one word can change the entire thing. So did it say we're integrating the school or did it say we're integrating the classroom? Because, you know, you could see some lawyer coming up and saying, hey, I said I'd integrate the school. There's a black child in a classroom right next to us. The school is integrated. I never said I'd integrate the classroom. And, and they would use these kind of legal loopholes. And I wonder if something like that. I'm so curious to know the actual ins and outs of what the law said because, you know, they did everything they could to try to skirt the letter of the law. At this point, though, Mrs. Henry rushes to Ms. Woodmere's office. She tells her there is no reason why Ruby should be there and by herself all day, especially since the other kids are also first graders and right next door. Ms. Woodmere explains that Ms. Spencer doesn't want to teach Ruby and no one is going to force her to. So Mrs. Henry suggests that the kids come to her class for some of the day. She'll teach them all. Mrs. Henry says it's cruel to isolate a child and if they continue to separate Ruby, she's breaking federal law. So there you go. I'm so curious to know what the law said. Mrs. Henry threatens to call Superintendent Redmond and Mrs. Woodmere looks heated. And so, over in Ruby's classroom, Mrs. Henry finally opens the connecting door to Ms. Spencer's classroom and. And Ruby looks elated. All the semi reluctant students line up and Mrs. Henry introduces them to a beaming Ruby. The kids start playing a game of Duck Duck Goose and one of the little girls skips right past Ruby. Mrs. Henry reminds her that Ruby's playing too, but the little kid still won't touch Ruby's head. That little boy. The rude woman outside. Jimmy says he can't play with Ruby because of his mom and uses an absolutely disgusting slur in the process. It seems some other kids don't want to play with her either. Ruby looks very hurt. This is obviously not going to be easy. As if anything has been. Later that day, in Ruby's dining room, Ruby and Dr. Coles are together again. Ruby says Jimmy didn't hurt her feelings. She gets it. If her mom or dad told her not to play with somebody, she wouldn't either. Allyson's dad told her not to play with Ruby, but she still does sometimes. Ruby asked Dr. Cole if his mom would let him drink some special blend tea with her. Dr. Cole asked Ruby if she'd be upset if his mommy said he couldn't. She says she would be sad because maybe he wouldn't visit her anymore. Anymore. Ruby says she's lonely at lunchtime since the other kids don't play with her. He wonders if there's anything she could do to make herself feel better, like cry or draw. And Ruby immediately changes the subject. Our tea is ready. And then they pray together. In the backyard, Ruby and Allison are playing a card game with Ruby's dad sitting on the steps nearby. Ruby asks Allison if her dad would let them play ball together, and she says probably no. Her dad says black people shouldn't be focused on games. They should be working hard if you want something in this world. And right on time. Allison's dad yells at her and he runs and grabs her. He tells Abin that before Ruby went to that school, the neighborhood was fine. But now there are barricades and people are talking about boycotting Mardi Gras, which means his tavern will be empty. They leave and Ruby sits next to her dad on the steps, somehow able to still make each other smile. And again, they're just getting it from all possible animals.

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[Will Friedle]

And now, in the front of the school, Ruby is making her normal beeline to the front door, surrounded by protesters. But now we see there's also a supportive group of black people quietly watching on from afar. And this time, something different happens. Ruby turns back, not only to look, but to walk back down the steps. The marshals don't know what to do. She makes it to the final step and starts moving her mouth confidently but we can't hear what she's saying over all the yelling. We're at Ruby's house later and Dr. Cole wants to know what she said. Did she finally snap and get angry at them? She says no, she was praying for them. She prays for them every day in the car, but had forgotten. That morning, a shocked Dr. Cole asks what prayer? And she responds while we see images of the angry mob. She says, please, God, forgive these people because even if they say those mean things, they don't know what they're doing. So you can forgive them just like you did those folks a long time ago when they said terrible things about you. She notices they used to have a picture of Jesus on the wall, but somebody stole it. So she's going to go put up her paintings on the wall now. Instead, in the living room, the bridges. Their two other kids and Mrs. Cole are watching TV. Little Carl jumps on Mrs. Cole's lap, and when Lucille tries to get him off, Mrs. Cole says it's okay. Dr. Coles and Ruby enter and start taping her pictures to the wall. Abit admits that Dr. Coles visits and attention make Ruby feel really special. Lucille asks if the doctor would like something to drink, and he finally says yes, but says to call him Bob. Dr. Coles appreciates Abin's words, but they are the ones that make Ruby feel special and strong. And now her drawings are so much better. She's using brown crayons to draw perfectly depicted black family members. Lucille returns with not only a drink but a bowl of gumbo. He loves it, and they all start laughing. Later on, at the Coles house, Mrs. Coles is transcribing her husband's report on Ruby. He's impressed by her courage and purpose and the family's ability to support her. As he continues to reveal his observations. We see Ruby at school now, reading a book out loud to the students next door. Everyone is listening except Jimmy, who sadly still has his fingers in his ears. Ms. Spencer and Ms. Woodmere are watching on as Ms. Spencer actually looks proud of Ruby. Dr. Coles continues having something to believe in protected Ruby from psychiatric symptoms and gave her a dignity and strength that is utterly remarkable. And of course, he's talking about her faith in God. Ms. Spencer points out to Ms. Woodmere that Ms. Henry is a good teacher. Even her kids can't read this well. Ms. Woodmere doesn't look impressed and is handed a note from the janitor. The lunch bell rings and Ruby is back with Mrs. Henry in their room. When Ms. Woodmere a janitor and the deputy marshal all enter the classroom. Apparently, there have been mice and cockroaches in the room and the janitor needs to find out why. As he searches, the janitor stumbles on the cabinet filled with Ruby's hidden food. Later, Mrs. Henry opens the big tub of glue on her desk and sees everything Ruby's been doing to avoid eating. Mrs. Henry isn't angry, she's just very concerned. Ruby says she's been eating more than she used to, but doesn't always like what her mom makes. With that, Mrs. Henry and Ruby finally eat lunch together and have a lot of fun in the process. The next day in class, Mrs. Henry hands Ruby a test to see how much she's learned from this entire year and wishes her luck. Later, in Ruby's backyard, Ruby is sitting alone when Dr. Coles arrives with a large box. He says it's a surprise. He takes out a doll's house and tells her to pretend the house is her classroom and that the dolls are the students. He wants Ruby to tell them who they are and what they're like. Ruby picks some of the dolls and starts describing classmates, eventually getting to Jimmy. She says he used to be bad, but now he plays okay, but sometimes he remembers that she's black and gets bad again. He pushes her and calls her mean things. Dr. Kohl asks what she does in response and she says nothing. She used to do bad things back, but not anymore. Ruby wants a cola, so she runs inside and grabs one. Abin tells Dr. Coles their wives are making gumbo and asks if he wants to take a walk with them later. And Dr. Coles says sure. In the front yard later, Dr. Coles and Mr. Bridges are across the street and we see Mrs. Stein from the grocery store carrying a box filled with things for Bridges. Abon notes that things are finally starting to calm down. We're now in the neighborhood jazz club. Dr. Coles and Abin walk into a full on jam session and all sit down together. Abin reveals he got a Purple Heart for being wounded while saving a white soldier. Dr. Coles points out that he shed blood for a country that doesn't even allow him to enjoy the freedom that he fought to maintain. And that probably doesn't feel good. Abin says that's why he doesn't have much faith in integration. Dr. Coles admits that before he met Ruby, he never thought about segregation. Eben admits that he learned a lot from Ruby, too. We're now in the crowded school office. Mrs. Henry gets Ruby's test scores, and they're incredible. As she celebrates, Ms. Woodmere says she's lowering the score to more accurately reflect her ability. And that's when I wanted to reach through the screen.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Oh, my gosh.

[Will Friedle]

This lady was infuriating. Truly infuriating. It really, really was. Ruby has been privately tutored the whole year with special attention, which means her scores are inaccurate when compared to students who didn't get this treatment. Ms. Henry says Ms. Woodmere is just upset because Ruby did better than the other students. Woodmere insists Ruby's scores are too high and will change them how she sees fit. Ms. Henry reminds her the only reason she was privately taught is because she wouldn't put her in with the other children. Ms. Woodmere says the experiment to mix the children failed. But Mrs. Henry insists that the kids don't care what color she is. It's only the parents and the ignorant people who teach them to hate. Ms. Woodmere says if Mrs. Henry is unhappy at the school, she shouldn't come back then. Ms. Spencer tries to stand up for Ms. Henry finally, but another teacher tells her to shut up.

[Sabrina Bryan]

I slapped that girl, too. That lady was the worst.

[Will Friedle]

A lot of possible slapping. Yes, a lot of slap boat. I would have had a hurt. A hurt hand, a sore palm and a hurt wrist by the time I was done. Mrs. Henry wonders if the children mean anything and leaves. But on her way out, she says the country is changing, whether Ms. Woodmere likes it or not. Then an emotional Ms. Spencer speaks up again. Mrs. Henry worked her behind off and spent nearly every minute of the day dedicated to her job. She reminds miss Woodmere her job is to support the teachers, not sabotage them. And then she races after Ms. Henry. Finally. Yes, back in the neighborhood, kids are playing baseball again, and Allison's dad is pitching to Carl, Ruby's little brother, when Abin pulls up. After a long day of house painting, Allyson's dad seems to have come around. He says everyone is actually really proud of Ruby. Dr. Coles and his wife pull up and Ruby skips over to offer a Popsicle. Ruby and the doctor work at a nearby table, and she says she's going to have a birthday party soon and wants the Coles to come. He says they'll be there and asks about her new drawing. It's him, Mrs. Coles, the boyards, and Jimmy. Jimmy is now her friend, even though his mom doesn't want him to be and he doesn't call her names anymore. She thinks people are happier when they make good friends. Dr. Coles agrees and says she's been a great teacher, then asks for a hug. Inside the school, a smiling Ruby walks by Woodmere, who looks like she's been crying. Her ruling with bigotry has come to an end. Yay. In the school's playground, Mrs. Henry and Ruby are sitting on a bench when one of the other students calls over for Ruby to sit with her. Ms. Spencer apologizes to Mrs. Henry she's sorry they didn't get to know each other better over this year and thinks what she did was the right thing and she did it very well. Mrs. Henry says that means a lot to her. Hopefully next year, if Ms. Spencer gets Ruby or someone like Ruby as a student, she can do the same. Nearby, Ruby is on the playground carousel having fun with Jeff Jimmy. And with that, we hear some narration about Ruby Bridges Educational foundation, established in 1995 to build an understanding of cultural diversity within public schools across the nation. Under Ruby's leadership, the growth and success of the foundation continues to prove that the sacrifices her family made were not in vain. And that is our movie.

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you've got a friend to Go through with it, right? Someone who gets you, who's got your back, and someone who shows up when it matters, whether it's work, family, or the unexpected. It's always easier when you're not doing it alone. Hi, I'm Wilmer Valderrama from the Dos Amigos podcast. Every week I get to sit down with one of my best friends and talk about all the wild, unpredictable, and sometimes hilarious parts of my life. And it reminds me that's the kind of support we all need. Not just in good times, but when things go sideways. Quintec on Estate Farm. They're the kind of friend you want in your corner. Your State Farm agent can help you choose the coverage you need. And with things don't go as planned, your State Farm agent can help you file your claim. It helps to have someone who really listens, someone who's there, like a true amigo, like a good neighbor. State Farm is there. And State Farm supports my Kultura podcast network, helping to share stories that bring us together. Catch those amigos and more wherever you get your podcast.

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[Will Friedle]

That was a tough one to watch. But what did other people think about it? Why don't we do some real reviews? And I have the one star from some idiot named phrase 307. And it's just a strange. It's strange. And you can not like a movie. You can. You can understand. You can say respect the. The subject matter of A movie. And not like a movie that's. That's perfectly okay. Hey, it didn't. Wasn't directed well. I didn't like the acting. Whatever this says. We were expecting something with intelligent talking points instead of a glorified 10 minute YouTube presentation blown up into a poorly scripted TV movie. If your kid doesn't have an interest in or understanding of American civil rights movement, then consider something like the Box Trolls instead. One star. I don't even know what that means.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Just right around, right with the people on the pick. Like you're just. I can't.

[Will Friedle]

I just don't get what it even means though. It's like. What are you. What are you saying?

[Sabrina Bryan]

It almost. Yeah. So weird. I've got the five star, which I'm. I do love this five star. It's a good one.

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Yeah.

[Sabrina Bryan]

From Rosanna Botafogo. Those films that hurt in the soul. If it hurt to watch, I can't imagine what it'd be like to live in an act of racism. It seems impossible to have such a brave little girl, beautiful family. That education and character is priceless. Ruby Ridges fought bravely for a lot. A biography that is needed deserved. Exciting, delicate, courageous, faithful. Very proud of this Disney production.

[Will Friedle]

It was great. And you know what? We're not gonna do a feature game this week. There's no point.

[Sabrina Bryan]

What's the point of doing a feature game? I don't have any. Sabrina sees.

[Will Friedle]

Okay. The things that score this movie.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Yes.

[Will Friedle]

And we're just gonna go with Little Heroes as our scoring system. One out of 10.

[Sabrina Bryan]

I love that.

[Will Friedle]

One out of 10. That's what we're gonna do. What did you think? You go first.

[Sabrina Bryan]

As hard as it was to watch, I'm right there with our five star. It was a great movie that I felt really shed light on a hard topic. And Disney did it in a delicate way. Even though it was rough, it was rough to watch, but I mean, I was just pulled right in with this family and just in awe of such an incredible story. And to really know that this is of someone's real life was just incredibly inspiring. I loved this movie. Hard to watch, but. Oh, this was a great one. This is 10 Little Heroes for me. I thought the acting in this movie was phenomenal. It was just such a good watch.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah, I agree. From now, from a historical standpoint, the story was obviously outstanding as a film. The. The acting was wonderful. I would have liked a little bit more from the script in regard to some of the other relationships that Ruby had. The other thing is because it has to be very, very difficult to have a movie based around a six year old. Because as an actor as good as you are at six, it's tough to, tough to act ever. But let alone as a six year old, I think as a film, Selma Lord Selma was better in my opinion, just as a movie. That being said, this was, you know, incredible. So yeah, I, but I think too

[Sabrina Bryan]

though the difference between the actors and Selma Lord Selma Selma, where it was a pretty big gap compared to a five or six year old.

[Will Friedle]

Oh, that's what I'm saying. That's what I'm saying. It's, it's, it's easier to put a movie through a kid's eyes when your actors. 11 or 12. Yes, much easier.

[Sabrina Bryan]

And also script wise you're then talking about this young actor like the, the relationship, like the, the relationship we wanted between her and The Marshall, like 100% that, that would have it, you know, that's a delicate relationship to have put on screen. So it is. I think you were a little, they were somewhat limited, I guess with.

[Will Friedle]

I agree. Yeah.

[Sabrina Bryan]

The age difference.

[Will Friedle]

That being said, Disney does these movies so well. This to me is like, it's so funny because people think of Disney Channel Bread and Butter as like a high school musical, as these big lavish musicals, that stuff. And they certainly are. And I totally see that. I see why Cheetah Girls, why a whole generation of girls still dress like the Cheetah Girls and all that stuff. That's so important. But Disney also does stuff like this so unbelievably well. They know the audience they have and they know that you can make something like this an incredible teaching moment for an entire generation of people watching a movie. So that's why I love these movies again, the Selma Lord, Selma, this Color Friendship. There's a reason why these are like my favorite kind of movies to watch is because A, I love history, I love true stories, but I also love putting them through the eyes of a kid. I mean, the idea of watching this little girl and you want to reach through and grab her and hold on to her and be like, I'll walk you to school every day, like, that's that. There's a power in that when it comes to a movie where it's like you want to jump through the screen to protect somebody. You want to jump through the screen to slap a lady in the face. You know what I mean? It's like. But there's a power in that filmmaking where you're just like, like, I'll Be there for you if you need me. And it's so, so that movie did this. It was absolutely wonderful.

[Sabrina Bryan]

And to know that Disney did that for kids, not just, not for us adults. It's for kids to give them that level of empathy.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Or it's a time that they don't know anything about.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah.

[Sabrina Bryan]

And it's just.

[Will Friedle]

But again, I think I liked Selma Lord Selma better and I think I gave Selma lord Selma a 10. So I'm gonna give this a 9.5. Little heroes this was a great movie all the way around. It really is an important movie. Tough movie. Tough movie to watch.

[Sabrina Bryan]

I'm telling you. I cried like literally through the majority of these scenes that were. It was so hard to think about this young little girl, to think about her mom, her whole family, her community, everyone. It was just rough.

[Will Friedle]

The dynamic of the family is so interesting to watch. And, and you know, it's another thing where this doesn't get talked about and you, you, you, you think about it or, or it doesn't get talked about it enough. And you know, every person has to find this their own way. If they have it or they don't. And it doesn't matter either way around. It's whatever works for you. But it also shows the power of faith in this movie where, you know, they talk about how this little girl's faith is one of the things that psychologically kept her.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Right.

[Will Friedle]

Safe, at least that, you know, she was starting to have some problems, but that was the one thing she leaned on. And if you have whatever that is in your life, if you. Sometimes it's your family, sometimes it's your faith, sometimes it's your partner, sometimes it's whatever. But if you have that, that structure in your life, it's something that can be very helpful and protective. And that was another interesting aspect of this movie. So if you haven't seen it, go check it out again. It is, it's a tough watch, but an important one. And you know, if you want to check out other pioneering names, something like Ruby Bridges, then, you know, especially when it comes to integration, read stuff about Claudette Colvin or the Little Rock Nine, Barbara Johns. There's some incredible stories out there, so please go and check those out. Our next movie, we're going back to dcoms. We're going back to some of the lighter hearted dcoms and more of the stuff that is quote unquote, dcom films that we've been watching. We want to close the summer out here and we want to do it right because we want to do it with a snowboarding movie, and we also want to do it before the summer ever started. Yeah.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Right.

[Will Friedle]

So we want to close the summer out before the summer started with a.

[Sabrina Bryan]

With a snowboarding movie.

[Will Friedle]

With a snowboarding movie.

[Sabrina Bryan]

And here at Magical Rewind. That just makes sense.

[Will Friedle]

Yeah, that tracks. It completely and totally tracks. Nothing I said is wrong. It completely tracks ever. Nope, it works. We're going to be watching the 2014 snowboarding movie Cloud 9. By the way, you do not have to watch the first eight to understand what happened. It is available. I'm kidding. There's not a Cloud one through eight. I've known. Have you heard of this movie?

[Sabrina Bryan]

No. I'm dying because I feel like I. When I was In Aspen, Cloud 9 was like a club at one of the top of the.

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[Sabrina Bryan]

Where they spray boov everywhere. I'm pretty sure that was the.

[Will Friedle]

You were in a club where you were getting sprayed.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Wow.

[Will Friedle]

We know how Sabrina hangs out in Aspen. Nice. I'm the. I'm the guy in Aspen going, wait,

[Sabrina Bryan]

how much of that heat calm is about? I don't think that's what this dcom will be about, though. I have a big feeling.

[Will Friedle]

Probably not. It's my favorite part of Aspen is the $37 drinks. Ridiculous. It is available now Cloud 9 to stream on Disney. And while we wait, we have a Park Hopper episode for you that you do not want to miss. We are. We're so happy to get this person we got to speak to because, you know, we just listened to watch this movie and it was one of our favorites. The slumber party. Yes. We got to talk to the star of the slumber party, Darby Camp herself. We were so excited. Excited. We know her best as Megan. Of course. We talked her all about starring in the Tween Hangover, which is also what's what it was like to drive a hedgehog. Did she actually shave her eyebrow? Here is a small snippet of what you can expect.

[Sabrina Bryan]

We had our stunt coordinator in the go kart, like in the hedgehog, and he was driving it underneath, and we actually were freely going on the road, like in the real road. There were some. Some scenes that were green screen, like the close ups and like all of our screams and all of that. But no, we were actually on the road, like going in this go kart and it was so much fun. And the best part, which I love, is just the freedom to be able to just go crazy.

[Will Friedle]

Make sure to listen to that one. She was so cool to talk to us and we had a ton of fun with Darby. It's one of the many interviews and recaps you can find online just by searching for Magical Rewind. Wherever you get your podcasts, it is worth noting if you listen to us just on the pod meets world feedback. You're missing all of our awesome interviews and there are some really cool behind the scenes stories. So make sure to subscribe to the separate Magical Rewind feed today. Thanks everybody and we'll see you next time.

[Sabrina Bryan]

Bye bye.

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