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.
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Life's Essentials With Ruby Dee
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-01-22
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 22, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Muta’Ali
- Screenplay & Story
- Muta’Ali
- Original Title
- Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Muta’Ali
Muta’Ali
Muta’Ali
Muta’Ali
Jevon Frank, Muta’Ali, Nora Day
Department Leadership Roster
Muta’Ali
Writer
Muta’Ali
Director
Jevon Frank
Producer
Muta’Ali
Producer
Muta’Ali
Director of Photography
Muta’Ali
Editor
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What is Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee about?
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.
Who directed Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee?
Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee was directed by Muta’Ali.
Who stars in Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee?
The principal cast of Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee includes Ruby Dee, Harry Belafonte, Angela Bassett, Alan Alda, Michelle Alexander.
When was Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee released and how long is it?
Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee was released in 2014 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.