The Long Walk Home
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Movie Reviews of The Long Walk Home
Movie Review: An Amazing Journey
Summary: 5 Stars
I thought The Long Walk Home was a captivating movie that captured the struggle that people faced during the civil rights movement. It is aimed at giving the viewer an in-depth look into the lives of everyday people who were in some way affected by the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama. Oprah Winfrey plays Odessa, an African-American mother who works as a maid in a community divided by racist beliefs. With depth and poise, the actors bring alive the stories of families who were at the heart of segregation--some wanting to end it, and others fearing what would happen if it did end. Seen through the eyes of a young girl who grows up realizing that black or white, we're all human beings, the movie is a portrayal of a part of our American history that we must all be made aware of. I strongly recommend it for anyone who is looking for a good movie--and a good lesson!!Movie Review: The Long Walk Home
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie paints a very vivid picture of the 1955 bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama. Odessa Cotter, a maid, is in the middle of the beggining of the civil rights struggle. One can see the differences between a white and black family during the 50's. Odessa struggles to support her family and the boycott. One feels the tension between the two groups, and the violence that sometimes resulted. I saw this movie in Morality class, and I'm glad I had the chance to see it. Because of this movie I am more aware of the civil rights struggle and all of the hardships that came with it. I recommend this movie to anyone who wants to enrich their knowledge and enjoy a great movie.Movie Review: COURAGEOUS WOMEN
Summary: 5 Stars
When we think about the Montgomery, Alabama bus boycott of the Civil rights movement our minds immediately think of Martin Luther King, Jr. and Rosa Park. Very seldom do we think about the ordinary citizens who were responsible for taking risks in overthrowing segregation.The Long Walk Home focuses on two women, one Black, the other white, in their struggle to come to turns with a movement about to turn their lives upside down. Meet Miriam, the typical white southern woman who lives to keep together her home. Of course her maid, Odessa, is the one who keeps the home. Miriam is not a bad woman. Her maid is just like family but talk of the boycott would be an inconvience to the family. After all, who will clean the shouse. Odessa, is the maid. She is a strong woman and loves her family. She is also tired of the mess going on.
Whoopi Goldberg and Sissey Spacek give sterling performances of women who are forced to change the way life has always been. Both must take risks and with those risks comes a price. Both of these women have outdone themselves in displaying the emotions, anger and disappointments in their lives. Every moment you feel their pain and sympathize with their dilemma. This movie is a testament of the strong southern Black and white women who took a stand for justice at the expense of defying their community. Share with them their story. You will be deeply moved and grateful for their sacrifice.
Movie Review: Great film about The Bus Boycott&Civil Rights era
Summary: 5 Stars
this is a solid film.very upfront and to the point about Civil rights and the people that weren't afraid to stand up for what is right.folks need to see this film cuz we still have a long way to go.Sissy Spacek did a solid job but Whoopi Goldberg was outstanding.Ving Rhames gives a Good Performance as well.a must see and a story that must be told to all Future Generations to come.Movie Review: THE LONG WALK HOME
Summary: 5 Stars
THIS MOVIE IS A WONDERFUL EXAMPLE OF WHAT LIFE WAS LIKE IN THE SIXTIES IN THE SOUTH. THIS MOVIE ALSO CARRIES A VERY GOOD MESSAGE AT WHICH WE ALL COULD USE. NOW WHEN I WATCH THIS MOVIE I MAKE MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS WATCH THIS MOVIE. WHOPPI AND SIISSY DO AN EXELLENT JOB OF PLAYING THEIR PARTS IT HAS SOME OF THE BEST ACTING OF HAVE SEEN IN QUTIE A WHILE. I HIGHLY RECOMMED THAT YOU SEE THIS MOVIE IN THE NEAR FURTURE. AS FOR ME I'M OUT.