In the aftermath of her arrest, Rosa Parks makes the choice to step into a symbolic role, becoming both a martyr and a champion for her community to rally around. From this, the long brewing Civil Rights Movement will explode onto the national stage and a young, unknown reverend will rise up to become its new leader. Parks will be thrust into the spotlight herself. While doing everything she can to support the movement she will watch her own life, and the lives of those dearest to her, unravel. As a friend of hers observed, “It is fine to be a heroine but the price is high.”