Movie

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee

★ 1.5(1)20141h 30m

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Good to know

Director: Muta’Ali
Release date: 2014-06-22
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee — trailer

About Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee is a 2014 movie in the Documentary genre, directed by Muta’Ali, starring Ruby Dee, Harry Belafonte and Angela Bassett. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 1.5/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Ruby Dee

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Harry Belafonte

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Angela Bassett

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Alan Alda

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Michelle Alexander

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Giancarlo Esposito

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Samuel L. Jackson

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Danny Glover

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Hill Harper

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S. Epatha Merkerson

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Spike Lee

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Phylicia Rashād

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Themes & keywords

civil rightsherstory

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee in Canada?+

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee on Netflix?+

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee?+

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee?+

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee stars Ruby Dee, Harry Belafonte, Angela Bassett, Alan Alda and Michelle Alexander.

When did Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee come out?+

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee is a 2014 movie directed by Muta’Ali.

What genre is Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee?+

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee is Documentary film.

Who directed Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee?+

Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee was directed by Muta’Ali.