Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee(2014)
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.
Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee (2014) is a documentary film directed by Muta’Ali, released on June 22, 2014 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Ruby Dee, Harry Belafonte, Angela Bassett and Alan Alda. Viewers rate it 1.5 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Muta’Ali
- Writers:
- Muta’Ali
- Producers:
- Jevon Frank, Muta’Ali
- Cinematographer:
- Muta’Ali
- Status:
- Released
Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee (2014) Trailer
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Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ruby Dee
as Self
Harry Belafonte
as Self
Angela Bassett
as Self
Alan Alda
as Self
Michelle Alexander
as Self
Giancarlo Esposito
as Self
Samuel L. Jackson
as Self
Danny Glover
as Self
Hill Harper
as Self
S. Epatha Merkerson
as Self
Spike Lee
as Self
Phylicia Rashād
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Muta’Ali, written by Muta’Ali, produced by Jevon Frank and Muta’Ali.
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Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 1.5/10 from 1 ratings.
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Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee?
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The main cast of Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee (2014) includes Ruby Dee, Harry Belafonte, Angela Bassett, Alan Alda and Michelle Alexander. The film was directed by Muta’Ali. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee released?
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Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee was released on June 22, 2014 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee worth watching?
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Life's Essentials with Ruby Dee (2014) holds an average rating of 1.5 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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