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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.
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.
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- Biography, Drama, History
- Ava DuVernay
- 2015-01-09
From the Oscar-winning producers of 12 Years a Slave and acclaimed director Ava DuVernay comes the true story of courage and hope that changed the world fore...
Despite violent opposition, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his followers pressed forward on an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, and their efforts culminated with President ...
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- Ava Duvernay
- PG-13
- David Oyelowo
Nov 7, 2014 · One dream can change the world. David Oyelowo & Oprah Winfrey star in SELMA, visit the official site: http://SelmaMovie.com #MarchOn
- 3 min
- 342.3K
- Paramount Pictures
Facing racism and violence, Martin Luther King Jr. leads a protest in Alabama that culminates in a historic march from Selma to Montgomery. Watch trailers & learn more.
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.
