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The Long Walk Home

The Long Walk Home (1989)

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The Long Walk Home is a recreation of a troubled era in American history. The time is 1955; the place, Montgomery, Alabama. When Rosa Parks, an African American woman, is arrested for refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man, it is the first volley in the great Bus Boycott, organized by Dr. Martin Luther King in order to desegregate the Birmingham transportation system. The boycott is a decided inconvenience for Miriam Thompson (Sissy Spacek), a well-to-do white woman. Now, Miriam must

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John Cork

Nov 26, 2002

Miramax

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All Critics (19) | Top Critics (7) | Fresh (11) | Rotten (2) | DVD (3)

Suffers from too much focus on the white characters, but still an important story, respectfully told.

November 1, 2004
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An inspiring lesson in tolerance.

June 10, 2003 Full Review Source: Apollo Guide
Apollo Guide

An excellent performance from Whoopi Goldberg. A memorable moment in cinema.

September 18, 2002
Moviehole

Drama set in Alabama during the 1955 bus boycott proclaiming that racial equality cannot be eased into effortlessly; it requires the rigors of change and commitment.

September 1, 2002 Full Review Source: Spirituality and Practice
Spirituality and Practice

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Great movie.
December 29, 2007
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Very powerful movie - great performances by all.
September 3, 2007
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