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A seamstress recalls events leading to her act of peaceful defiance that prompted the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama.A seamstress recalls events leading to her act of peaceful defiance that prompted the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama.A seamstress recalls events leading to her act of peaceful defiance that prompted the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama.
- Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
- 8 wins & 8 nominations total
Dexter King
- Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
- (as Dexter Scott King)
Chardé Manzy
- Young Rosa
- (as Charde' Manzy)
Susan Savoie
- Virginia Foster Durr
- (as Susan Williams)
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- TriviaSusan Williams' debut.
- GoofsContrary to the events portrayed in the film, in "Miles of Smiles, Years of Struggle" (1982), E.D. Nixon states the bus boycott was his idea and that of all the ministers he contacted for support, Martin Luther King was the only one who was reluctant to support a bus boycott. When Nixon called King back and pointed out that he would be the only minister not supporting the boycott and that a meeting about it would be held in his church, King finally agreed to support the boycott.
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Rosa Louise McCauley Parks: Why do you always push us around?
- ConnectionsFeatured in The 54th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (2002)
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THE ROSA PARKS STORY, in my opinion, is an outstanding biopic about one of the greatest civil rights leaders of all time. The performances were smashing, the soundtrack was great, and the casting was just right. Anyway, if you ask me, it was cruel that Rosa (Angela Bassett) had to give up her bus seat after a long day at work. I would probably take a stand myself if I were in her shoes. However, she managed to make something out of it. If you want to know what that something is, you'll have to see the movie. In conclusion, if you are a die-hard fan of Angela Bassett, I heartily recommend this outstanding biopic about one of the greatest civil rights leaders of all time. You're in for a real treat and a good time, so don't miss this one.
- Catherine_Grace_Zeh
- Dec 4, 2005
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- Ride to Freedom: The Rosa Parks Story
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