The Rosa Parks 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.
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About The Rosa Parks Story
The Rosa Parks Story is a 2002 English-language drama, history and tv movie film directed by Julie Dash. The cast is led by Angela Bassett, Peter Francis James, Von Coulter. It has a runtime of 1h 37m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
The Rosa Parks Story was produced by CBS and made in United States of America. It was released on February 24, 2002.
- Director
- Julie Dash
- Writers
- Paris Qualles
- Release date
- February 24, 2002
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- CBS
The Rosa Parks Story cast & crew
The Rosa Parks Story was directed by Julie Dash and written by Paris Qualles.
The cast features Angela Bassett as Rosa Louise McCauley Parks, Peter Francis James as Raymond Parks, Von Coulter as E.D. Nixon, Cicely Tyson as Leona Edwards McCauley, Charles Black as Sylvester Edwards - Rosa's Grandfather, and Sonny Shroyer as James F. Blake.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Joseph Conlan, cinematography is by David Claessen, and it was produced by Christine A. Sacani.
Is The Rosa Parks Story worth watching?
At 1h 37m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and tv movie, The Rosa Parks Story is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Rosa Parks Story
Angela Bassett
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks
Peter Francis James
Raymond Parks
Von Coulter
E.D. Nixon
Cicely Tyson
Leona Edwards McCauley
Afemo Omilami
Charles Black
Sylvester Edwards - Rosa's Grandfather
Sonny Shroyer
James F. Blake
Mike Pniewski
Clifford Durr
Tonea Stewart
Johnnie Carr
Dexter King
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Chardé Manzy
Young Rosa
Nick LaTour
Older Boycott Man
The Rosa Parks Story — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Rosa Parks Story in United States?
The Rosa Parks Story is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Peacock Premium Plus in United States.
▸Is The Rosa Parks Story on Amazon Prime Video?
Yes — The Rosa Parks Story is currently available on Amazon Prime Video in United States.
▸What language is The Rosa Parks Story in?
The Rosa Parks Story is originally in English, with audio tracks including French, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Rosa Parks Story?
The Rosa Parks Story runs 1 hours 37 minutes (97 minutes).
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