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THE REBELLIOUS LIFE OF MRS . ROSA PARKS review by Shelly Schoeneshoefer
Who was Rosa Parks ? Was she a quiet seamstress or a symbol for freedom ? Many in the audience had not ever heard of her , but once you discover who she was , you realize that she was one of those hidden figures whose recognition has been long overdue . Based on Jeanne Theoharis ’ s award-winning book by the same title , this documentary shows how hard life was in Montgomery , Alabama . The documentary takes us through the civil rights movement , where we see archival footage from Martin Luther King , Jr ., Malcolm X , and incidents like the trials of the Scottsboro Boys . The documentary builds the background of Parks ’ s role as she dedicates her life to the pursuit of political activism . The film extensively researches her role in the Montgomery bus boycott , the most successful boycott in US history . This documentary is the perfect subject for schools , since it enlightens us on important characters that have played roles in American history . 101 minutes .
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THE REBELLIOUS LIFE OF MRS . ROSA PARKS
USA 2022 OPENING TBA
DIRECTED BY : JOHANNA HAMILTON , YORUBA RICHEN
DOCUMENTARY INCLUDES : LISAGAY HAMILTON , ROSA PARKS ,
BRYAN STEVENSON , PATRISSE CULLORS , ERICKA HUGGINS
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