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Selma is a 2014 American historical revisionist 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.
- $67.8 million
- Jason Moran
- $20 million
Jan 9, 2015 · A film about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign for equal voting rights in 1965, directed by Ava DuVernay and starring David Oyelowo. See IMDb rating, reviews, trivia, awards, cast, crew, videos, photos and more.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Ava DuVernay
- 2015-01-09
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...
- (2.4K)
- Ava Duvernay
- PG-13
- David Oyelowo
Facing violent opposition, Martin Luther King, Jr., led a historic march from Selma to Montgomery, changing the world forever. 55,546 IMDb 7.5 2 h 8 min 2015. X-Ray UHD PG-13. Drama · Historical · Philosophical · Powerful. Free trial of Paramount+, rent, or buy.
- 128 min
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.
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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.
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...
