Gartel Museum. This is a living, breathing website that evolves and changes with the current events and activities of the media engaged artist, Mike Gartel. Brother of Laurence Gartel. Known for combining the digital art world with traditional painting, sculpture and other techniques.
The young Ruby Bridges was portrayed by actress Chaz Monet, and the movie also featured Lela Rochon as Ruby's mother, Lucille 'Lucy' Bridges; Michael Beach as Ruby's father, Abon Bridges; Penelope Ann Miller as Ruby's teacher, Mrs. Henry; and Kevin Pollak as Dr. Robert Coles.
Ruby Bridges also received a letter of support from former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Bridges spent the entire first grade year receiving one-on-one instruction from Barbara Henry. She was escorted to school by U.S. Marshals or driven by a taxi each day.