Selma

A solemn, stirring historical drama that immerses you in the tension and moral weight of a pivotal civil rights campaign.

Directed by

Ava DuVernay

Genres

History, Drama

Starring

David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson

Tagline

One dream can change the world.

Overview

"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.

How it feels

Earnest, tense, melancholic and uplifting. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Justice, race, power, faith

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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