The Long Walk Home (1990)
- 7.3
- 97 mins
- Drama
Storyline
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
Plot Keywords
based on true story, 1950s, social activism, friendship, interracial friendship, race relations, racist, social injustice, unlikely friendship, master servant relationship, year 1955, violence, social justice, christmas, independent film, racial segregation, civil rights movement, racial discrimination, racial slur, african american
Short Review
The understated passion of The Long Walk Home sneaks up on your emotions.
Trailer
Streaming Service
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