Release Date
December 25, 2014 (Limited)
January 9, 2015
January 9, 2015
DVD Release Date
May 5, 2015 (Buy on Amazon)
Director
Ava DuVernay
Writer
Paul Webb
Cast
David Oyelowo, Tom Wilkinson, Carmen Ejogo, Andre Holland, Alessandro Nivola, Dylan Baker, Giovanni Ribisi, Tessa Thompson, Colman Domingo, Stephen Root, Jeremy Strong, Tim Roth, Oprah Winfrey
Studio
Running Time
127 minutes
MPA Rating
Rated PG-13 for disturbing thematic material including violence, a suggestive moment, and brief strong language
"Selma" is the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s historic struggle to secure voting rights for all people – a dangerous and terrifying campaign that culminated with the epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, and led to President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965.... Full synopsis »
MOVIE REVIEW
Selma is like Lee Daniels’ The Butler, only good. About Martin Luther King, Jr. and his efforts to obtain voting protection for Black Americans, the drama features terrific direction, great acting and some powerful moments--which are only offset by occasional overly preachy dialogue and a few slow stretches.
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