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.”
Synopsis
A seamstress recalls events leading to her act of peaceful defiance that prompted the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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The Rosa Parks Story - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-01-30
Top Cast
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Angela Bassett
Rosa Louise McCauley Parks
Peter Francis James
Raymond Parks
Tonea Stewart
Johnnie Carr
Von Coulter
E.D. Nixon
Dexter King
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Afemo Omilami
Minister
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
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 24, 2002
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Julie Dash
- Screenplay & Story
- Paris Qualles
- Original Score
- Joseph Conlan
- Original Title
- The Rosa Parks Story
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- CBS
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Julie Dash
Paris Qualles
Joseph Conlan
David Claessen
Christine A. Sacani
Department Leadership Roster
Julie Dash
Director
Paris Qualles
Writer
Christine A. Sacani
Producer
Joseph Conlan
Original Music Composer
David Claessen
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Rosa Parks Story
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What is The Rosa Parks Story about?
A seamstress recalls events leading to her act of peaceful defiance that prompted the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama.
Who directed The Rosa Parks Story?
The Rosa Parks Story was directed by Julie Dash.
Who stars in The Rosa Parks Story?
The principal cast of The Rosa Parks Story includes Angela Bassett, Peter Francis James, Tonea Stewart, Von Coulter, Dexter King.
When was The Rosa Parks Story released and how long is it?
The Rosa Parks Story was released in 2002 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Rosa Parks Story?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Rosa Parks Story was composed by Joseph Conlan.