Boycott
“The Story of Martin Luther King and One Act of Defiance That Changed a Nation”
Synopsis
This made-for-TV movie dramatizes the historic boycott of public buses in the 1950s, led by civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Clark Johnson - Boycott - 2001 Peabody Award Acceptance Speech
Type: Trailer • Published 2015-09-03
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Jeffrey Wright
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Terrence Howard
Ralph Abernathy
CCH Pounder
Jo Ann Robinson
Carmen Ejogo
Coretta Scott King
Reg E. Cathey
E.D. Nixon
Brent Jennings
Rufus Lewis
Iris Little Thomas
Rosa Parks
Shawn Michael Howard
Fred Gray
Aaron Neville
Angry Neighbor
Erik Dellums
Bayard Rustin
Mike Hodge
Daddy King
Whitman Mayo
Reverend Banyon
Walter Franks
Reverend Fields
Mert Hatfield
Mayor Gayle
Tom Nowicki
Commissioner Sellars
Danny Nelson
Commissioner Parks
E. Roger Mitchell
Bob Phillips
Heather Salmon
Mrs. Dunlap
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Clark Johnson
- Screenplay & Story
- Herman Daniel Farrell, Stewart Burns, Timothy J. Sexton
- Original Score
- Joseph Vitarelli
- Original Title
- Boycott
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Production Studios
- Norman Twain Productions, Shelby Stone Productions, HBO Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Clark Johnson
Herman Daniel Farrell, Stewart Burns, Timothy J. Sexton
Joseph Vitarelli
David Hennings
Department Leadership Roster
Clark Johnson
Director
Herman Daniel Farrell
Writer
Timothy J. Sexton
Writer
Joseph Vitarelli
Original Music Composer
David Hennings
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Boycott
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Boycott about?
This made-for-TV movie dramatizes the historic boycott of public buses in the 1950s, led by civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Who directed Boycott?
Boycott was directed by Clark Johnson.
Who stars in Boycott?
The principal cast of Boycott includes Jeffrey Wright, Terrence Howard, CCH Pounder, Carmen Ejogo, Reg E. Cathey.
When was Boycott released and how long is it?
Boycott was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 58m.
Who composed the musical score for Boycott?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Boycott was composed by Joseph Vitarelli.
Is Boycott based on a book or true story?
Boycott is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Stewart Burns".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Boycott?
Boycott holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).