Stars Michael Beach and Lela Rochon. Based on the true story of an extraordinary little girl. When bright six-year-old Ruby is chosen to be the first African-American student to integrate her local New Orleans elementary school, she is subjected to the true ugliness of racism for the very first time. But guided by the love of her mother and father, Ruby's heroic struggle for a better education becomes a lesson for us all. Walt Disney HE (2004), English, Rated: NR (Not Rated), DVD, Number of discs: 1, Run Time: 90 minutes.