Rosa Parks
Biography: Rosa Louise McCauley Parks was an American activist in the civil rights movement best known for her pivotal role in the Montgomery bus boycott. The United States Congress has honored her as "the first lady of civil rights" and "the mother of the freedom movement".
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: February 04, 1913
Deathday: October 24, 2005
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Martin Luther King, Jr. : Marked Man
2018-04-04
Martin Luther King, Jr. : Marked Man
Overview: National Geographic documentary on Martin Luther King Jr. helps drive change in the United States in the face of bitter opposition, not least from opponents within the U.S. government; King is subjected to a fierce campaign of intimidation by J. Edgar Hoover's FBI.
Genres: Documentary History
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2018-04-04
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Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks
2002-09-12
Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks
Overview: Oscar nominated documentary short from 2002
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-09-12
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The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
2022-06-16
The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-06-16
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Of Civil Wrongs and Rights
2000-06-07
Of Civil Wrongs and Rights
Overview: Eric Paul Fournier's Emmy Award-winning film chronicles the remarkable life of Japanese-American Fred Korematsu, who was stripped of his rights and sent to an internment camp in 1942. For the next 39 years, Korematsu -- an ordinary shipyard worker -- fought against Executive Order 9066. Taking his relentless quest for civil rights all the way to the Supreme Court, he was eventually awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1998.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-06-07
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In Remembrance of Martin
1986-02-08
In Remembrance of Martin
Overview: Personal comments from family, friends, and advisors fill this remarkable documentary honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Coretta Scott King joins the Reverend Ralph Abernathy, Julian Bond, Jimmy Carter, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, Senator Edward Kennedy, John Lewis, Bishop Desmond Tutu, and Andrew Young, who recall Dr. King's career and trace his leadership in the civil rights movement. Includes portions of his "I Have a Dream" speech.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1986-02-08
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