The Rosa Parks Story (2002)

Rosa McCauley Parks was raised in the Deep South at a time when it seemed that only white people were created equal. But even at an early age she refused to believe that she was inferior to anyone.Following her humiliation at being denied voter registration Rosa goes to work as a secretary for the NAACP. Years later in 1955 she creates the spark that ignites the modern Civil Rights Movement. After a long day's work a tired Rosa refuses to comply with a bus driver who insists she surrender her seat to a White woman. The resulting uproar in the South throws Rosa and her family into the Ku Klux Klan's ring of hatred but also into the NAACP's limelight.This compelling true story demonstrates the power of a single act of defiance can have over an ancient tradition of injustice.System Requirements:Starring: Angela Bassett Peter Francis James and Cicely Tyson. Directed By: Julie Dash. Running Time: 94 Min. Color. This film is presented in "Widescreen" format. Copyright 2003 Xenon Entertainment Group.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: NR UPC: 000799421123 Manufacturer No: 23164 Product Description

An Extraordinary Portrayal of the Life of Rosa Parks

This film is one of my all-time favorite films. Angela Bassett did an extremely amazing job portraying the life of Rosa Parks. Every time I watch this film, I am amazed by how extraordinary Rosa Parks was. Sometimes I find myself crying because I know I could not possibly have done half of the things she did. I feel inspired to do the best I can in any way possible when I watch this film. The actor who played her husband Raymond Parks acted as the perfect husband. They were very compatible, and it made me appreciate the idea of compatibility. In summary, this movie is filled with courage, strength, love, passion and much more. I am very glad I purchased this film, and I highly recommend it to everyone. August 31, 2008

Rosa Parks

I am a fifth grade teacher, and we use this video while studying the civil rights movement. I have found that it is a wonderful way to allow the children to see, first hand, what the movement was all about. The movie allows students to get a real sense of the fear people had to overcome in order to make a change in our society. This movie is a great supplemental teaching tool! March 18, 2008

Good concept of self discipline and power of choice

You never know what you are capable of doing until you do it. If you feel it is wrong have courage to make the wrong right in peace. A tale of inspirational courage. The world around us is awaiting all those who know are courageous enough to make a step to uniting man with his higher self. May 9, 2007

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This DVD arrived in super fast time and it is in perfect condition. I highly recommend this seller.!! Thanks.... January 10, 2007

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Besides the history of the bus incident, I didn't know much about Rosa Parks. This story delves into how the conflict between Rosa fighting with the NAACP affected her family. Although some may find it to be a borderline story about relationships, I liked the story for that exact reason. It gave me a different view of how to look at a political situation that can hinder the people around you (for example, job loss, physical danger, voting rights). The focus of the story was on how Rosa Parks grew up not being able to understand the tactics of Jim Crow laws. Because her mother was just as strong as she, and her husband was initially a fighter as well, even someone who was unfamiliar with her would understand how she became so politically active.
Instead of creating the book in a documentary, it was entertaining, sometimes romantic, political, controversial, and informative all wrapped into one movie. Angela Bassett was a great choice to play Rosa Parks and I loved Peter Francis James as her husband, Raymond Parks. This was the first time I'd seen this actor in anything and it made me want to become more familiar with his projects.
Overall, great job. A friend of mine said that too many parts were left out about how Rosa Parks dealt with poverty later on, and I would surely like to see another movie go into the next segment of her life. Had it been in this one, it might've dragged on, but I would've enjoyed seeing that in the extras. The extras were rather disappointing--things like timelines are something I can find in an African American dominated textbook (they tend to be more accurate than the biased books that the Board of Education enforces). I would've liked to have seen actual interviews with Rosa Parks or how the actors were affected by doing a movie on this icon.
From the segments I got, it does make me want to move on and read more about her though. July 5, 2006

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