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Selma

2014, Movie, 2h 8min

"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.

Country: United Kingdom,United States

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Reviews

Florian Wendorff

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An interesting biopic on both Martin Luther King but even the discussions within the Civil Rights Movement on which way the movement should take. But I think that the way the political process in Washington is depicted is oversimplified. According...

2 years ago

Critic A.A. Dowd

Nothing if not ambitious, Selma attempts to nest a small-scale character study into a larger survey of King’s efforts in Alabama and at the White House.

Read full review at The A.V. Club

Critic Odie Henderson

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Like any good pastor, Oyelowo saves those cadences for his speech scenes, the last of which is so stirring and powerful it knocks the air out of your lungs.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Steve Rose

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He gives the role admirable subtlety, confidence and charisma, and when he gets the chance to build up a head of steam at a lectern, the movie lifts with him.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Chris Hewitt

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...it is, despite some notable flaws, a deeply affecting, sometimes horrifying, ultimately inspirational movie.

Read full review at Empire

Critic Mark Kermode

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Charismatic, commanding, complicated and utterly credible, [David Oyelowo's] portrayal of Dr King is surely the stuff of which awards are made.

Read full review at The Guardian

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Based on true events, the movie "Selma" tells the story of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s historic campaign to secure equal voting rights for African Americans in the South. The film takes place in 1965 and follows King and his supporters as they face violent opposition and arrest during their peaceful protests. Despite the challenges, they continue to fight for their rights, leading to a dangerous and powerful march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. The march ultimately forces President Lyndon B. Johnson to sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965, a major victory for the civil rights movement. The film features an all-star cast, including David Oyelowo as King, Tom Wilkinson as President Johnson, and Oprah Winfrey as Annie Lee Cooper. It was directed by Ava DuVernay and received critical acclaim, including several Academy Award nominations.