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The Ernest Green Story

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In 1957, three years after the court-ordered integration of America's schools, Ernest Green (Morris Chestnut) enrolls with eight other African-American students in all-white Little Rock Central High School. The National Guard initially prevents them from entering, but soon the students begin class. Physics teacher Mr. Loomis (Gary Grubbs) is determined to prevent Ernest from passing, but with diligent study and the support of his family, Ernest perseveres.

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Rick Kogan Chicago Tribune [Ernest Green's] story is told with solid craftsmanship, aided by a strong cast that includes Ossie Davis, Ruby Dee and Avery Brooks. Sep 26, 2019 Full Review Howard Rosenberg Los Angeles Times Director Eric Laneuville can stage frothing mob scenes with the best, contrasting this shrill abnormality with the sane home environments of [Ernest] Green and his fellow integrators, leaving no doubt as to who are the animals. Sep 26, 2019 Full Review Jill Rachlin Entertainment Weekly If they can get past the ugliness, children may be enlightened by the common message of [The Ernest Green Story]. Rated: A Sep 26, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Love this movie, starring a young handsome Morris Chestnut Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Audience Member We were learning about the Little Rock Nine in history and watched this in class. I thought it was the best movie I have ever watched in school. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/03/23 Full Review Audience Member This was a pretty entertaining documentary about a great story. The only thing I didn't like about this was the acting which could've been better. And of course some other minor problems. I recommend you watch it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/23 Full Review Audience Member I thought that it was a good movie. I did not know about the Little Rock 9 till I saw this film in my Freeshmen year in High School. I thought that it was a good movie. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member this was a wonderful movie very good and sad that they were treated that way though Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/22/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Eric Laneuville

Director

Morris Chestnut

Ernest Green

Ossie Davis

Grandfather

CCH Pounder

Daisy Bates

Gary Grubbs

Mr. Loomis

Avery Brooks

Rev. Lawson
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Synopsis In 1957, three years after the court-ordered integration of America's schools, Ernest Green (Morris Chestnut) enrolls with eight other African-American students in all-white Little Rock Central High School. The National Guard initially prevents them from entering, but soon the students begin class. Physics teacher Mr. Loomis (Gary Grubbs) is determined to prevent Ernest from passing, but with diligent study and the support of his family, Ernest perseveres.
Director
Eric Laneuville
Screenwriter
Lawrence Roman
Rating
TV-PG
Genre
Biography
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 32m
Sound Mix
Stereo