The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
Jun 16, 2022 | IMDB 4.5
96 min Watch NowDocumentary
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.
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IMDB 7.5 | Aug , 2005
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IMDB 6.5 | Apr , 2013
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IMDB 6 | Aug , 1999
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IMDB 0 | Aug , 1961
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IMDB 0 | Mar , 2003
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IMDB 0 | Jun , 2017
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IMDB 5 | Mar , 2015
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IMDB 7.8 | May , 2017
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IMDB 7.3 | Oct , 2024
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IMDB 5 | May , 2010
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IMDB 6.2 | Oct , 2014
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IMDB 5 | Jan , 1964
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IMDB 0 | Apr , 2017
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