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The Rosa Parks Story

2002Movie1 h 37 min

DramaHistory
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

A nostalgic, moving drama movie about history and a real life story.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

America, 1955. Her act of courage changed the world. But how it changed her life has never been told... until now.

A seamstress recalls events leading to her act of peaceful defiance that prompted the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama.

Feels like

  • Civil Rights Movement
  • Historical Drama
  • Biographical Adaptation
  • Inspirational
  • American History
  • Social Justice
  • Courage & Defiance
  • Peaceful Resistance
  • 20th Century America

Cast

23 of 23

Crew

Directed by
Julie Dash
Written by
Paris Qualles
Produced by
Christine A. Sacani
Music by
Joseph Conlan

Everyone

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Facts

February 24, 2002 · 1 h 37 min · Drama, History, TV Movie

Released
February 24, 2002
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Genres
Drama, History, TV Movie
Original language
English
Also spoken
French
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Rosa Parks Story?"

Questions about The Rosa Parks Story

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Rosa Parks Story worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

Is The Rosa Parks Story okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is The Rosa Parks Story plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.