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Selma is a 2014 historical drama film directed by Ava DuVernay and written by Paul Webb. It is based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches which were initiated and directed by James Bevel and led by Martin Luther King Jr., Hosea Williams, and John Lewis.
Jan 9, 2015 · A film about the 1965 campaign of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his followers to secure equal voting rights in Alabama, facing violent opposition and President Johnson's reluctance. IMDb provides cast and crew information, user and critic reviews, trivia, goofs, quotes, and more.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Ava DuVernay
- 2015-01-09
Jan 9, 2015 · Selma looks behind the iconic image to show Martin Luther King Jr as a canny political strategist. Critic Owen Gleiberman gives his verdict.
Learn about the March from Selma 1965, a key event in the civil rights movement in the USA. Find out how the march led to violence, President Johnson's speech and the Black Power movement.
Jan 9, 2015 · Fueled by a gripping performance from David Oyelowo, Selma draws inspiration and dramatic power from the life and death of Martin Luther King, Jr. -- but doesn't ignore how far we remain from the...
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- Ava Duvernay
- PG-13
- David Oyelowo
From the Oscar-winning producers of 12 Years a Slave and acclaimed director Ava DuVernay comes the true story of courage and hope that changed the world forever.
A historical drama about Dr. Martin Luther King's campaign for equal voting rights in Alabama in 1965. The film depicts the violent clashes, the federal legislation, and the civil rights movement leaders involved in the Selma to Montgomery march.
