Mighty Times: The Legacy of Rosa Parks (VHS & Teacher's Viewing Guide)
On December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks sparked a revolution by sitting still. Her simple act of defiance against racial segragation on city buses inspired the African American Movement of Montgomery Alabama to unite under the leadership of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Over the course of a year, the legendary bus boycot would test the endurance of the peaceful protestors, overturn an unjust law, and create a legacy of mighty times that continues to inspire social justice activists today. From the Teaching Tolerance series, a production of the Southern Poverty Law Center. An entertaining and educational documentary, featuring stunning original black & white footage, and music by Keb Mo, John Lee Hooker, and more.