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About the Movie
From the Oscar-winning producers of 12 Years a Slave comes a powerful true story starring David Oyelewo and Oprah Winfrey. Facing violent opposition, Martin Luther King, Jr., led a historic march from Selma to Montgomery, changing the world forever.
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Rotten Tomatoes Movie Reviews
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99%- Reviews Counted: 229
- Fresh: 226
- Rotten: 3
- Average Rating: 8.7/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Fresh: More often than not ... "Selma" focuses on the one thing we don't expect in a movie about Martin Luther King Jr. - his doubts - and Oyelowo comes through with a deeply felt and quite brilliant performance.
Fresh: As emotionally and racially charged as the film's story is, director Ava DuVernay is determined to deliver a full-bodied, balanced drama that derives its power from the central fight for understanding and respect.
Fresh: Skilfully directed by Ava DuVernay and featuring a wonderful leading performance from David Oyelowo, Selma pulls back the curtain on a riveting piece of U.S. history.
Fresh: For all its evasions, short cuts, and mismanaged ideas, Selma can't be dismissed. Its modest achievements engross.
Customer Reviews
Eye Opening and Life Changing
A film that not only highlights the progression of the movement in Selma but, highlights the many men and women who was active in the implementation of change during the movement. This movie is 1 of the best of its time. It promotes awareness of black history in a clear and very accurate depiction of the black struggle in America during its time period. A powerful, emotionally moving film. If I had an extra thumb I would give the movie 3 thumbs up. A must see movie!!!
Excellent
I've seen many black history films, but this was by far the best. It showed a very personal light on the good and bad of Selma and the world. It was touching to see humanity stand together and fight together. So many people, not just black people, played a pertinent role in the Civil Rights Movement. A Must See!
Dark & Boring
Slow, dark, poor cinematography. Not worthy of a true depiction of the civil rights struggle.
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- $14.99
- Genre: Drama
- Released: 2015
- © 2014 PATHE PRODUCTIONS LIMITED All Rights Reserved.
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- Selma (Music from the Motion Picture)
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