The Ernest Green Story

1993Movie1 h 41 min

71
GoodGoodWatch score
71
GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Follows the story of Ernest Green, one of the Little Rock Nine who were the first blacks to integrate into an all white school.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

Crew

Directed by
Eric Laneuville
Written by
Lawrence Roman
Produced by
Jean Higgins
Music by
Mason Daring

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Facts

January 17, 1993 · 1 h 41 min · Drama, TV Movie

Released
January 17, 1993
Runtime
1 h 41 min
Genres
Drama, TV Movie
Original language
English
Made in
United States

Tropes

Forbidden Friendship, Adults Are Useless, Rejected Apology +8

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Ernest Green Story worth watching?"

Questions about The Ernest Green Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Ernest Green Story worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.4).

Is The Ernest Green Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Ernest Green Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Ernest Green Story?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 6 for wholesome.