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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 [5][6] and led by Martin Luther King Jr., Hosea Williams, and John Lewis.
The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Ava DuVernay
- 2015-01-09
Jan 9, 2015 · Selma is now the subject of a hot-button controversy pegged to objections – first stated by Joseph A Califano Jr, President Johnson's top assistant for domestic affairs from 1965 to 1969 –...
Jan 8, 2015 · Nearly 50 years after King’s death in 1968, Selma–which was released in selected cities Dec. 25 and opens nationwide on Jan. 9–is the first full-length film to take a deep look at King or...
Jan 3, 2015 · The horrific blast in Birmingham occurred more than a year earlier, on Sept. 15, 1963. But King cited the tragedy in his speech, giving the filmmakers license to fit the two events together.
- Jeff Labrecque
- 4 min
Jan 1, 2015 · With Oscar night falling on February 22, just two days before the 50th anniversary of Jimmie Lee Jackson’s death, Selma could be propelled to a Best Picture win as much by the Academy members...
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Dec 24, 2014 · Selma is a powerful, emotional film that works in moments both big and small. It announces the major talents of director Ava DuVernay and has an unforgettable lead performance by David Oyelowo.
