Boycott Page #2

Synopsis: Black Americans boycott the public buses during the 1950s civil rights movement.
Genre: Drama
Director(s): Clark Johnson
Production: HBO Video
  5 wins & 10 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.3
PG
Year:
2001
118 min
251 Views


that you wouldn't take on too many

responsibilities. - But as a pastor,

this is part of what I do. It's just a meeting. - Uh-huh. - Where were we?

Where were we? We were talking about-- - I thought we came here

to talk about boycotts. [all talking at once] - We only have two days

to get everyone-- - So what I think we ought to-- I'd like to make

a motion, all right? [gavel pounds]

- Ah. The motion is denied. - I didn't make the motion yet.

- Well, you were fixin' to. man: See, that's what happen.

- All right. - Welcome to Montgomery,

brother. - I'd like to make

a motion that we elect ourselves a board. Get our--

- Denied. - But, now, Reverend,

I mean, point of order here. Banyon: Denied.

- Oh, come on, now. - Sister Robinson,

I know how to run a boycott. - He sure does. He's about to start one

right now. Folks gonna boycott

the boycott. man: I have a question. How are folks

supposed to get to work? man: Oh, good Lord, this is

no time for questions, man. This is a time for action. man: Well, that's--

that's a legitimate question. That's a legitimate question. - I just want to say, we gonna

need a leader eventually, and since I have the largest

congregation here... - We're not ready

for nothing like that. [all talking at once] man: That's why I say

I nominate my church... - I'd like to leave too,

brother, but it's my church. - Brothers and sisters,

brother--can--can we simplify-- brothers and sisters,

please, can I get your attention

for a minute? [people shushing,

man speaks indistinctly] Now, look,

can we just simply agree for a one-day boycott

of the buses? Just one day just to see

what happens, okay? [dog barking] - Martin. Martin, here it comes. - It's empty. - It's empty. man: Comin' for

to carry me home - It's empty,

not a soul. - Good morning,

Reverend King, Mrs. King! - Good morning. - A very good morning. - Good day for walkin'. Martin: Yes, yes. Sweetheart, you might want to go on inside

and get dressed. man: Going home,

going home Comin' for to carry me home man: Comin' for

to carry me [man scatting] [percussive music] - They gave me this and said Negroes are supposed

to stay off the bus. [bus engine revving] - "If you work, "take a cab or walk, "but please,

children and grown-ups, don't get on a bus at all

on Monday." Dizzy Gillespie: Swing low,

sweet Cadillac Comin' for to carry me home Swing low,

sweet Cadillac Comin' for to carry me home I looked over Jordan,

and what did I see? Comin' for to carry me home Oh, an El Dorado

comin' after me Comin' for to carry me home [upbeat jazz music] - What?

- We got a ambush. - Quiet.

We got an ambush going. [all yelling] - Based on the evidence

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Stewart Burns (born 1899) was a Scottish professional golfer. He was in the Great Britain team for the 1929 Ryder Cup but did not play in any matches. He was Scottish Professional Champion three times. more…

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