About Boycott (HBO)

"Boycott" is a compelling 2001 American drama film, produced by HBO Films. It provides a unique dramatization of the Montgomery Bus Boycott, a seminal event in the Civil Rights Movement during the mid-1950s. The movie traces the events leading to the boycott following Rosa Parks’ arrest and centers around the stirring responses of the African American community led by the young Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Making / Production

The film used an innovative mix of contemporary documentary footage and reenactments to telling the story. Directed by Clark Johnson and penned by Herman Daniel Farrell and Timothy J. Sexton, Boycott brings to life the tumultuous times of the Civil Rights Movement in America.

Actors

• Jeffrey Wright: Plays the pivotal role of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. He accurately captures the essence of King's strong determination yet humble nature.
• Terrence Howard: Plays the part of Ralph Abernathy and gives a performance true to the dedication and zeal of the Civil Rights activist.
• Carmen Ejogo: Reprises the character Coretta Scott King, matchlessly embodying her grace, strength and unwavering faith in the cause.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie was filmed in Georgia standing in for Montgomery, Alabama to depict the events of the era.
• Rosa Parks herself had a brief cameo appearance in the film, solidifying it as an authentic piece of history.

Awards

The film received acclaim for its compelling portrayal of a critical moment in American history and won the prestigious Peabody Award in 2001.

Quotes

• "It's not about you taking a bus, it's about a whole race of people getting nowhere."
• "The time is always right to do what is right" - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Music, Soundtrack

• The intense score of the movie was the work of composer Joseph Vitarelli, known for his ability to enhance the emotional depth of scenes through his music.
• The film includes the song 'Eyes on the Prize', an emblematic freedom song of the Civil Rights Movement.