The long walk home, New Visions Pictures presents a Howard W. Koch, Jr./Dave Bell Associates production ; a Miramax Films release
Type
Label
The long walk home, New Visions Pictures presents a Howard W. Koch, Jr./Dave Bell Associates production ; a Miramax Films release
Language
eng
Characteristic
videorecording
Main title
The long walk home
Medium
videorecording
Oclc number
23999525
Responsibility statement
New Visions Pictures presents a Howard W. Koch, Jr./Dave Bell Associates production ; a Miramax Films release
Runtime
98
Summary
Odessa Cotter is a quietly dignified woman who works as a housekeeper for Miriam Thompson. When Odessa honors the 1955 Montgomery, Alabama, bus boycott by walking an exhausting nine miles to and from work, Miriam offers her a ride. Defying both Miriam's racist husband and the powerful White Citizen's Council, Miriam and Odessa put their lives in danger for civil rights. Their shared experiences draw them closer as a deep respect and lasting friendship forms. Together, in a difficult world of black versus white, they manage to discover a common ground
Target audience
general
Technique
live action
Contributor
Mapped to
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