The Ernest Green Story (1993): Cast & Plot
The Ernest Green Story is a 1993 drama directed by Eric Laneuville, starring Morris Chestnut as Ernest Green, Tina Lifford and Tico Wells. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- Eric Laneuville
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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English - Studio
- AML Entertainment
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Ernest Green Story About?
The premise of The Ernest Green Story without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
Ernest Green’s courageous stand transforms Central High School forever. The film chronicles his experience as a member of the Little Rock Nine, the nine African‑American teenagers who, in 1957, bravely integrated the all‑white Central High in Little Rock, Arkansas, enduring fierce opposition while pursuing their education and becoming enduring symbols of the Civil Rights Movement.
The Ernest Green Story Themes & Keywords
· 32 tags- character name as title
- four word title
- ernest green character
- racial discrimination
- racial prejudice
- white trash
- verbal abuse
- vandalism
- physical abuse
- graduation
- broken glass
- arkansas
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- 1950s
- teenage girl
- teenage boy
- teen angst
- student
- strength
- school life
- racist
- racial tension
- race relations
- high school
- docudrama
- courage
- civil rights
- civil rights movement
- african american
- segregation
- racism
- integration
- based on true story
The Ernest Green Story Cast & Characters
Morris Chestnut leads the cast as Ernest Green, with Tina Lifford as Mrs. Green and Tico Wells as Scott Green. Directed by Eric Laneuville; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Eric Laneuville
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Morris Chestnut as Ernest Green - Tina Lifford as Mrs. Green
- Tico Wells as Scott Green
- Jerry Leggio as Mayor Woody Mann
Also Starring in The Ernest Green Story
· 29 more- James Harper Gov. Orval Faubus
- Omar Gooding Marcus
- Ossie Davis Grandfather
- CCH Pounder Daisy Bates
- Lisa Marie Russell Elizabeth Eckford
- Brian Stokes Mitchell Thurgood Marshall
- Gary Grubbs Coach Loomis
- Missy Crider Charlene Talbot
- Avery Brooks Rev. Lawson
- Jackie Stewart Rev. Matcher
- Ruby Dee Lydia Wilson
- Dennis Letts Gov. Marvin Griffin
- Robert Alexander Lionel
- Sonny Shroyer Coach Snell
- Wayne Tippit Principal Matthews
- John Boyd West Starkey
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- Suli McCullough
- Sean Serino Carlotta
- Mark W. Johnson Emmett Moody
- John Hickman Mr. Prior
- Jacqueline Ann Shaw Thelma Mothershed
- Justice Pratt Jason
- Katharina Reinhardt Mrs. Gaines
- Sarah Boss Rhonda
- Frances Kemp Grace Lorch
- Anitra Lovelace Gloria
- Toya Stokes Melba
- Tommy Sanders Governor's Aide Smiley
More from Eric Laneuville
More films directed by Eric Laneuville: The Client List, L.A. Confidential, Critical Assembly and Trapped in a Purple Haze.
The Ernest Green Story Plot Summary
What happens in The Ernest Green Story from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Ernest Green reflects on a quiet morning ritual that becomes a turning point in American history: as he rides to Horace Mann, he passes the soon-to-open Central High, a school that will welcome nine African-American students. The scene shifts to the office of Orval Faubus, the Governor of Arkansas, where the Reverend of the local white church explains why he opposes integration, arguing that it is a matter of states’ rights. The conflict is framed from the start as a clash between courage and tradition, law and conscience.
Full summary
The whole story of The Ernest Green Story, scene by scene
How Well Do You Know The Ernest Green Story?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What high school did Ernest Green and the Little Rock Nine attempt to integrate?
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Movies Like The Ernest Green Story
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Crisis at Central High, Nine from Little Rock and The Corn Is Green.
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Crisis at Central High 1981 -
Nine from Little Rock 1964 -
The Corn Is Green 1979 -
The Green Years 1946 -
War Eagle, Arkansas 2007 -
The Vernon Johns Story 1994 -
Ernest in the Army 1998 -
Selma, Lord, Selma 1999 -
The Green-Eyed Blonde 1957 -
The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till 2005 -
Selma 2014 -
Red, White and Blue 2020
The Ernest Green Story FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Ernest Green Story, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Ernest Green Story?
The Ernest Green Story runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was The Ernest Green Story released?
The Ernest Green Story was released on January 17, 1993.
Who directed The Ernest Green Story?
The Ernest Green Story was directed by Eric Laneuville.
More films by Eric Laneuville Who is in the cast of The Ernest Green Story?
The Ernest Green Story stars Morris Chestnut as Ernest Green, Tina Lifford as Mrs. Green and Tico Wells as Scott Green, among 33 credited actors.
Does The Ernest Green Story have a post-credit scene?
No. The Ernest Green Story has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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