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Ernest Green Story [VHS]

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The Little Rock Nine tryed in September 1957 to implement the Supreme Court decision of Brown vs. Board of Education. What follows was nine months of chaos, hatred, and courage that would forever change those involved, especially Ernest Green, the only senior. He would eventually become Assistant Secretary of Labor to Jimmy Carter. What he learned in that time was more valuable than any other experience he had. Hear him as he narrates the story, and see the obstacles he had to overcome. This movie also takes a look at the bigotry all nine students faced, and is a testiment to some of the lowest behavior the white race has ever participated in. It is also a testiment to the theory of non-violence in practice, and how one person's fight for what is right can truly make people question and change their beliefs. Excellent performance by Morris Chestnut as Ernie, Ossie Davis and Grandfather and Gary Grubbs as Mr. Lumas, Ernie's Physics teacher and Boys Counselor at Central. Every high schooler ought to be required to see it before graduation.

An excellent and humbling movie. It brings to life and brings home the awfulness of the day to day struggles the Little Rock 9, and all blacks, had to go through and the courage and strength of character they faced it with. It is in a sense a sobering movie. Although it does end on a definitely triumphant note, it is not a sugar-coated "and they lived happily every after" story. I believe that every child should be required to watch this in school at least once. The history books give us facts, but it is excellent movies like this one that put names, faces, and emotions to our history and really make the story stick in your mind. The Long Walk Home is another excellent movie I recommend in this category.

Wow! What a must see for everyone during January and February with Dr. King's Birthday celebration and Black History month. I teach in a public school and show it every year. It is a powerful story of courage in the face of racial discrimination and utter hatred. The movie is a heartfelt look at what those courageous teenagers did, so that my black students and white students could go to school together peacefully. Young children do not realize the sacrifices made so that they could have equality today and this movie is an excellent look at what a mere 40 years can do to change a society, when there are people willing to stand up for what is right!

I researched the Little Rock Nine for a report, and this movie really puts it in perspective for you. Its an awesome movie and everyone in America should see it.

I LOVED THIS MOVIE. I THINK IT SHOULD BE SHOWN TO ALL CHILDREN, SO THAT THEY CAN SEE JUST HOW FAR CIVIL RIGHTS HAS COME, AND HOW FAR IT STILL HAS TO GO. THE MOVIE BROKE MY HEART IN CERTAIN SCENES, AND MADE MY HEART SOAR IN OTHERS. AND JUST PLAIN MADE ME ANGRY IN SOME. I RECOMMEND THIS MOVIE TO ANYONE WITH HEART.

This movie should be viewed by everybody to remind us how far we've come and how far we still have to go. I taught in the public school system and I showed this movie every year so that my students could have a greater appreciation of what people in the past have done to fight for the right to an education. This movie has great actors who truly bring these heroes to life for today's generations. I would recommend this movie to everyone.

The Ernest Greene Story is a true depiction of the integration of an all white school in Little Rock, Arkansas. When it was first shown, the President of the United States, Bill Clinton, sat next to Ernie Greene and watched the movie. There have been many articles written about these 7 crusaders and the obstacles they had to overcome to integrate this particular high school. This movie is made very well and I highly recommend it for any high school classroom. It is made by Disney but it does have some words that you may find offensive. All teachers should preview before showing.

I remember watching this movie every year during Black History month on Disney Channel while growing up and I loved this movie... Its a good story...

this movie is about a young man who is growing up in very bad times and doesn't want everyone to be the way they are he goes to a school and segregates it with several of his other friends and he overcomes the evil of the whites not excepting him.Ilove the fact he never gave up and no matter how tough it got for him he kept on going everyday as if nothing happens to him. Very uplifting,great history to be learned here,even if you hate history like me you'll love this. just remember if you never give up just like ernest you will go far.