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Rosa Parks(1913-2005)

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Rosa Parks
The unexpected story of Parks and her life beyond the historic bus boycott, revealing the intent behind her activism, her radical politics and her courage.
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Rosa Louise McCauley Parks (February 4, 1913 - October 24, 2005) 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".
BornFebruary 4, 1913
DiedOctober 24, 2005(92)
BornFebruary 4, 1913
DiedOctober 24, 2005(92)
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  • Awards
    • 2 wins total

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Known for

Roma Downey, John Dye, and Della Reese in Touched by an Angel (1994)
Touched by an Angel
6.2
TV Series
  • Self
Video Portraits: Civil Rights Pioneers
TV Mini Series
  • Self
A Place of Rage (1991)
A Place of Rage
7.4
  • Self
  • 1991
Our World (1986)
Our World
9.0
TV Series
  • Self - NAACP Advisor

Credits

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Thanks

  • Circle of Champions the History of Woman's Pro Wrestling
    • in memory of
    • Filming

Self

  • Crew Women Centennial (2020)
    Crew Women Centennial
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 2020
  • Video Portraits: Civil Rights Pioneers
    TV Mini Series
    • Self
    • 1989–2009
  • Wilder: An American First
    TV Special
    • Self
    • 2006
  • Intimate Portrait (1990)
    Intimate Portrait
    7.5
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 2001
  • Of Civil Wrongs & Rights: The Fred Korematsu Story (2000)
    Of Civil Wrongs & Rights: The Fred Korematsu Story
    7.4
    • Self
    • 2000
  • Roma Downey, John Dye, and Della Reese in Touched by an Angel (1994)
    Touched by an Angel
    6.2
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1999
  • Essence Awards (2003)
    1993 Essence Awards
    7.8
    TV Special
    • Self - Honoree
    • 1993
  • A Place of Rage (1991)
    A Place of Rage
    7.4
    • Self
    • 1991
  • 21st NAACP Image Awards (1989)
    21st NAACP Image Awards
    4.7
    TV Special
    • Self
    • 1989
  • Eyes on the Prize
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1987
  • 19th Annual NAACP Image Awards (1987)
    19th Annual NAACP Image Awards
    6.0
    TV Special
    • Self - Presenter
    • 1987
  • Our World (1986)
    Our World
    9.0
    TV Series
    • Self - NAACP Advisor
    • 1986
  • To Tell the Truth
    6.3
    TV Series
    • Self - Contestant
    • 1980
  • Man Alive (1965)
    Man Alive
    7.7
    TV Series
    • Self
    • 1974
  • Talking with Thoreau (1971)
    Talking with Thoreau
    2.7
    Video
    • Self
    • 1971

Archive Footage

  • Les États-Unis sont-ils fascistes?
    Video
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2026
  • Al Sharpton in PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton (2011)
    PoliticsNation with Al Sharpton
    3.0
    TV Series
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2026
  • Ed Sullivan in Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan (2025)
    Sunday Best: The Untold Story of Ed Sullivan
    7.8
    • Self - Civil Rights Icon (archive footage)
    • 2025
  • Cirilo McSween Sr. in CIRILO, A Legacy Untold (2025)
    CIRILO, A Legacy Untold
    Short
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2025
  • TransGender Nation
    TV Series
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2024
  • Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America (2022)
    Mysteries of the Abandoned: Hidden America
    7.2
    TV Series
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2024
  • Ali, Parks & X: The Fight for Change (2023)
    Ali, Parks & X: The Fight for Change
    6.9
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2023
  • Bill Russell in Bill Russell: Legend (2023)
    Bill Russell: Legend
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Self - Civil Rights Icon (archive footage)
    • 2023
  • Virginia Fowler in Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project (2023)
    Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project
    6.8
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2023
  • P!nk: Irrelevant (2022)
    P!nk: Irrelevant
    5.4
    Music Video
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2022
  • The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (2022)
    The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks
    7.6
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2022
  • Let the World See (2022)
    Let the World See
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2022
  • A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks (2021)
    A Choice of Weapons: Inspired by Gordon Parks
    7.6
    • Self (archive footage)
    • 2021
  • America's Book of Secrets (2012)
    America's Book of Secrets
    6.7
    TV Series
    • Self - Civil Rights Icon (archive footage)
    • 2021
  • The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song (2021)
    The Black Church: This Is Our Story, This Is Our Song
    7.6
    TV Mini Series
    • Self - Civil Rights Activist (archive footage)
    • 2021

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Personal details

  • Alternative name
    • Rosa Lee Parks
  • Height
    • 5′ 3″ (1.60 m)
  • Born
    • February 4, 1913
    • Tuskegee, Alabama, USA
  • Died
    • October 24, 2005
    • Detroit, Michigan, USA(natural causes)
  • Spouse
    • Raymond ParksDecember 18, 1932 - August 19, 1977 (his death)
  • Relatives
      Edria Fussello(Aunt or Uncle)
  • Publicity listings
    • 2 Biographical Movies
    • 2 Print Biographies
    • 11 Portrayals
    • 7 Articles

Did you know

  • Trivia
    Arrested on December 1, 1955 in Montgomery, Alabama for refusing to yield her seat on a city bus to a white male. This action led to the Montgomery Bus Boycott that desegregated Montgomery buses.
  • Quotes
    I understand I am a symbol, but I have never gotten used to being a public person.
  • Nickname
    • The Mother of the Civil Rights Movement

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