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The Long Walk Home

PG19901h 37mRichard Pearce
IMDb 7.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 88% · Metacritic 73

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"A story of an incredible friendship."

Two women, black and white, in 1955 Montgomery Alabama, must decide what they are going to do in response to the famous bus boycott led by Martin Luther King.

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Civil RightsRacial SegregationRacism1950sSegregationAfrican American HistoryAmerican HistoryBoycott

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Long Walk Home (1990) about?

Two women, black and white, in 1955 Montgomery Alabama, must decide what they are going to do in response to the famous bus boycott led by Martin Luther King.

Who stars in The Long Walk Home?

The Long Walk Home stars Sissy Spacek (Miriam Thompson), Whoopi Goldberg (Odessa Cotter), Dwight Schultz (Norman Thompson), Ving Rhames (Herbert Cotter), Dylan Baker (Tunker Thompson). The film was directed by Richard Pearce.

How long is The Long Walk Home?

The Long Walk Home has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1990. It is rated PG.

Is The Long Walk Home worth watching?

The Long Walk Home holds an IMDb rating of 7.3/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 88. Fans of Drama, History are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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