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This biopic tells the story of civil rights activist Rosa Parks (Angela Bassett) from her days as a private-school student to her public battle against racism and segregation. As a secretary for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Parks defends local children who have been victimized by racism. But when she is arrested after refusing to give up her bus seat for a white passenger, Parks inspires the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Original Release
02/24/2002
US Release
02/24/2002
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Angela Bassett | Rosa Louise McCauley Parks / Rosa Parks |
| Peter Francis James | Raymond Parks |
| Tonea Stewart | Johnnie Carr |
| Von Coulter | E.D. Nixon |
| Dexter King | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Afemo Omilami | |
| Sonny Shroyer | James F. Blake |
| Mike Pniewski | Clifford Durr |
| Chardé Manzy | Young Rosa |
| Cicely Tyson | Leona Edwards McCauley |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Angela Bassett | Rosa Louise McCauley Parks / Rosa Parks |
| Peter Francis James | Raymond Parks |
| Tonea Stewart | Johnnie Carr |
| Von Coulter | E.D. Nixon |
| Dexter King | Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. |
| Afemo Omilami | |
| Sonny Shroyer | James F. Blake |
| Mike Pniewski | Clifford Durr |
| Chardé Manzy | Young Rosa |
| Cicely Tyson | Leona Edwards McCauley |
| Charles Black | Sylvester Edwards - Rosa's Grandfather |
| Nick LaTour | Older Boycott Man |
| Susan McConnell | 1931 Store Manager |
| Timothy Parham | Elijah Banks |
| Gwen Waymon | Jo Ann Robinson |
| Susan Savoie | Virginia Foster Durr |
| Stephanie Astalos-Jones | Librarian |
| Patsy Benson | Registrar |
| George Caldwell | Arresting Officer |
| Johnnie Carr | Older Boycott Woman |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Angela Bassett | Executive Producer |
| Howard Braunstein | Executive Producer |
| Yvonne E. Chotzen | Executive Producer |
| Willis Edwards | Executive Producer |
| William Jenner | Executive Producer |
| Michael Jaffe | Executive Producer |
| Pearl Devers | Producer |
| D. Scott Lumpkin | Producer |
| Christine A. Sacani | Producer |
| Elaine Steel | Producer |
| Year | Type | Category | Won |
|---|
| 2002 | Emmy | Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie | Nominated |
