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Overall Rank: 1057

Average Rating: 3/4

# of Ratings: 54

Theatrical Release Date: 12/25/2014

Blu-ray/DVD Release Date: 05/05/2015

Language: English

Genre: Drama, Historical

MPAA Rating: R

Director: Ava DuVernay

Actors: David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Carmen Ejogo, Tim Roth, Oprah Winfrey, Common

Plot: Civil right icon Martin Luther King Jr. leads the charge for equal voting rights for all people - and the campaign of peace is marred by terror and violence. But he will not be shut down, and it all leads to an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama. Meanwhile, President Lyndon B. Johnson deals with the movement, leading up to his decision to sign the Voting Rights Act of 1965. -- Chris Kavan

Logan D. McCoy - wrote on 07/04/2019

"Selma" depicts the aspects of Martin Luther King Jr.'s life and the Civil Rights era not usually shown on screen with uncommon urgency and hardship.

Chris Kavan - wrote on 12/26/2015

There was much uproar when Selma was overlooked for many of the major awards in 2014. I have to say, I would have to agree that the film was every bit as worthy as any that were nominated - the cast was outstanding, the tension was high and overall, it was a deep, compelling look into a point of history that is as relevant today as it was when it happened. A worthy film in every sense of the word and worth watching.

tonks76 - wrote on 04/16/2015

I can´t understand why this picture wasn´t nominated for everything. Amazing performance by Oyelowo and the rest of the cast. It definitely was one of the best movies of 2014. No doubts.

Indyfreak
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Not 2014's 12 Years A Slave but still good.

Indyfreak - wrote on 05/16/2015

Ava DuVernay's Oscar contender 'Selma' is a powerfully acted and beautifully filmed historical drama highlighting the good, the bad, and the ugly side of American racial politics. For a PG-13 rated movie, it's surprisingly gruesome in its depiction of the racial violence and sometimes jarring to Martin Luther King's popular image with the constant political maneuvering that King had to endure during the Selma march, sometimes to his personal expense. The cast is large and the major players give good performances but there are so many characters and so much ground to cover that it is confusing at times. It does not help that the pacing is slower than it should be but its effective storytelling capabilities really assist to drive home the point. More importantly, 'Selma' maintains a sense …

Matthew Brady
Movie God

David Oyelowo + Luther King = Oscar worthy

Matthew Brady - wrote on 02/01/2015

Martin Luther King, Jr.: "When will we be free? Soon and very soon. Because you shall reap what you saw. When will we be free? Soon".

Selma tells the story of 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 (Tom Wilkinson) signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernays SELMA tells the real story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. (David Oyelowo) and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history.

Poor Selma, being shut out from the Oscars and BAFTA awards for acting and directing (Which …

Unknown
Movie God

A Triumph of Inspiration

Unknown - wrote on 01/13/2015

2014 had a lot of historical biographies based on true stories. While most were great, 'Selma' is easily the best of the bunch. It is dramatized, like all the rest, but it is the most grounded I've seen in a very long time. The people in the film exist in an absolute believable reality and feel completely natural. A cast of terrific talents is assembled. The obvious standout is the central performance of David Oyelowo as the iconic Martin Luther King. He embodies the pure essence of this great individual. I'd cry out in shock if no Academy Award nomination was announced. The film perfectly captures the racial tensions of a certain time. The social theme still holds some relevance in today's society. This makes the deep seeded emotional core ever more palpable. The politics and …