The Rosa Parks Story(2002)
America, 1955. Her act of courage changed the world. But how it changed her life has never been told... until now.
The Rosa Parks Story Synopsis
A seamstress recalls events leading to her act of peaceful defiance that prompted the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama.
The Rosa Parks Story (2002) is a drama, history and tv movie film directed by Julie Dash, released on February 24, 2002 with a runtime of 1h 37m. It stars Angela Bassett, Peter Francis James, Tonea Stewart and Von Coulter. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Julie Dash
- Writers:
- Paris Qualles
- Producers:
- Christine A. Sacani
- Cinematographer:
- David Claessen
- Composer:
- Joseph Conlan
- Production:
- CBS
- Status:
- Released
The Rosa Parks Story (2002) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Rosa Parks Story before you stream it.
The Rosa Parks Story Cast & Crew
Main cast
Angela Bassett
as Rosa Louise McCauley Parks
Peter Francis James
as Raymond Parks
Tonea Stewart
as Johnnie Carr
Von Coulter
as E.D. Nixon
- Dexter King
Dexter King
as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Afemo Omilami
as Minister
Sonny Shroyer
as James F. Blake
Mike Pniewski
as Clifford Durr
- Chardé Manzy
Chardé Manzy
as Young Rosa
Cicely Tyson
as Leona Edwards McCauley
- Charles Black
Charles Black
as Sylvester Edwards - Rosa's Grandfather
Nick LaTour
as Older Boycott Man
Key crew
Directed by Julie Dash, written by Paris Qualles, produced by Christine A. Sacani.
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The Rosa Parks Story Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 41 ratings.
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The Rosa Parks Story – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Rosa Parks Story online?
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The Rosa Parks Story (2002) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Peacock Premium, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Rosa Parks Story?
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The main cast of The Rosa Parks Story (2002) includes Angela Bassett, Peter Francis James, Tonea Stewart, Von Coulter and Dexter King. The film was directed by Julie Dash. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Rosa Parks Story released?
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The Rosa Parks Story was released on February 24, 2002 and runs for 1h 37m.
Is The Rosa Parks Story worth watching?
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The Rosa Parks Story (2002) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Rosa Parks Story?
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Yes. The official The Rosa Parks Story trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.