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Selma is a 2014 American 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 · Selma: Directed by Ava DuVernay. With David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Jim France, Trinity Simone. A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, in 1965.
Facing violent opposition, Martin Luther King, Jr., led a historic march from Selma to Montgomery, changing the world forever. 55,545 IMDb 7.5 2 h 8 min 2015. X-Ray UHD PG-13. Drama · Historical · Philosophical · Powerful. Free trial of Paramount+, rent, or buy.
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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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. Selma, the stirring and powerful new historical...
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.
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. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant ...
