Boycott
"The Story of Martin Luther King and One Act of Defiance That Changed a Nation"
Originally released in 2001. Boycott is a history/drama film. directed by Clark Johnson.
Starring Jeffrey Wright, Terrence Howard, and CCH Pounder
Synopsis
This made-for-TV movie dramatizes the historic boycott of public buses in the 1950s, led by civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 24, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (16 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jeffrey Wright
as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Terrence Howard
as Ralph Abernathy
CCH Pounder
as Jo Ann Robinson
Carmen Ejogo
as Coretta Scott King
Reg E. Cathey
as E.D. Nixon
Aaron Neville
as Angry Neighbor
Erik Dellums
as Bayard Rustin
Erik M. Underwood
as Church Member
Brent Jennings
as Rufus Lewis
Iris Little Thomas
as Rosa Parks
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Norman Twain Productions
- Shelby Stone Productions
- HBO Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boycott about?
This made-for-TV movie dramatizes the historic boycott of public buses in the 1950s, led by civil rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Who directed Boycott?
Boycott was directed by Clark Johnson.
How long is Boycott?
Boycott has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Boycott released?
Boycott was released on February 24, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Boycott?
The main cast of Boycott includes Jeffrey Wright, Terrence Howard, CCH Pounder, Carmen Ejogo, Reg E. Cathey.