Summaries

Two women, black and white, in 1955 Montgomery Alabama, must decide what they are going to do in response to the famous bus boycott led by Martin Luther King.

Dramatizes the events in 1955-1956 in Montgomery, Alabama, when blacks boycotted public transport because they were forced to sit at the back. Odessa works as a maid for the Thompsons, and as well as she is treated, she feels it is her duty to walk to work, even if it means she is exhausted, and gets to work late.—Murray Chapman <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • social commentary
  • scene during opening credits
  • united states of america
  • animosity
  • reference to martin luther king jr.
Genres
  • Drama
  • History
Release date Apr 11, 1991
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) PG
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Montgomery, Alabama, USA
Production companies New Visions Pictures Dave Bell Associates

Box office

Budget $6000000
Gross US & Canada $4873620
Opening weekend US & Canada $26140
Gross worldwide $4873620

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 37m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

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