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The Rosa Parks Story [Import]

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Not only was Rosa Parks a great movie, the whole DVD was fantastic. I especially appreciated the Civil Rights Timeline feature. It is one of the few special features I have seen which was really worth looking at, rather than the typical self promotion DVDs usually contain.

I used this video for Black History Month in a middle school. Most of the students had heard of Rosa Parks, but didn't know her life story. The film conveys her in such a human manner that the students were able to see her as a person and not just an historical figure. Many of the scenes in the film depicting separate but equal angered these students, who are too young to remember when these things actally existed. The film definitely elicited an emotional response from all who viewed it.

Most everyone knows about Rosa Park's show of courage that helped spark the civil-rights movement, but few will probably know of the experiences in her formative years that helped shape her opinions and influenced her character. The Rosa Parks Story reveals the woman behind the legend. Not only is this gripping viewing, but would be of great educational benefit to a younger audience who may not be so familiar with this important period of 20th century history. Angela Bassett, in the starring role, is excellent - she emanates a warmth but also a gracful sort of stoicism that is entirely captivating. Also of interest is Rosa's relationship with her husband, who, at first was unapproving of her association with the NAACP and of her desire to bring about justice. His feelings, of course change, and there is quite a moving sequence in which this is illuminated.
On the whole, this movie is well worth investigating.

Great! This woman was simply unreluctant in her amazing way, in her battle for whom she was, wanting racial justice.

I LOVED THIS MOVIE!THE MAN PLAYING ROSA PARKS, HUSBAND,WAS DASHING,A GREAT ACTOR, AND FINE!ANGELA WAS SUPERB!

Well-acted, very interesting, part of history. Enjoyed watching the DVD and learned about how God used this courageous and strong woman to take a stand for equality, justice and respect. Loved the creative way that the young Rosa and her friends handled the discriminatory sign at the park.

To see how Mrs. Parks and the others were treated is sad, shocking, so wrong and made me angry. Yet after this shameful, dark time, I cried tears of joy. We are reminded that we are all equal, created by God, and thankfully free to choose to sit anywhere on the bus that we like and definitely deserve to be treated with respect and decency. Watch the DVD and remember to always treat others the way you want to be treated.