The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks

The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks

2022 · 96 min · ★ 5.7 · Documentary

Beyond her historic role in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, this comprehensive dive into Civil Rights icon Rosa Parks sheds light on her extensive organizing, radical politics, and lifelong dedication to activism.

Directed by Johanna Hamilton

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Jackson · 2016

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