Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee

Synopsis

In this open-letter style documentary, Ruby Dee & Ossie Davis' rich lives guide their grandson on his personal quest to master lasting love, conscious art, and undying activism.

Details

Director

Muta’Ali

Release

June 22, 2014

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Runtime

1h 30m

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Where to watch

No known streaming options in United States.

Cast

• 
  Ruby Dee

  Self
• 
  Harry Belafonte

  Self
• 
  Angela Bassett

  Self
• 
  Alan Alda

  Self
• 
  Michelle Alexander

  Self
• 
  Giancarlo Esposito

  Self
• 
  Samuel L. Jackson

  Self
• 
  Danny Glover

  Self
• 
  Hill Harper

  Self
• 
  S. Epatha Merkerson

  Self
• 
  Spike Lee

  Self
• 
  Phylicia Rashād

  Self

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