New Film, ‘Behind The Movement,’ Tells Rosa Parks’ Story

February 2nd, 2018

Rosa Parks became a hero of the Civil Rights era after refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white male passenger. A new TV movie explores the days after her arrest and the immediate impact of her action. The film is called “Behind the Movement” and premieres Feb. 11 on TV One

The film features actress Meta Golding in the role of Parks, alongside Isaiah Washington as Edgar “E.D.” Nixon.

“I really tried to take it from a perspective of a regular woman living in the ’50s,” Golding said to City Lights host Lois Reitzes. “She was a seamstress. What I didn’t know and I don’t think a lot of people knew is that by the time she refused to give up her seat, she was a seasoned activist.”

The film recounts the inner workings and behind the scenes preparation that took place during three intense days between the evening of Parks’ refusal to give up her seat to the launch of the Montgomery Bus Boycott.

“Behind the Movement” will be screened at the Center for Civil and Human Rights on Friday at 6 p.m. Golding and Washington will give a Q&A following the film.