Selma (2014) is a historical drama film directed by Ava DuVernay and written by Paul Webb. It is based on the true events of the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches, led by Martin Luther King Jr. and other civil rights activists. The film stars David Oyelowo as King, Carmen Ejogo as his wife Coretta Scott King, Tom Wilkinson as President Lyndon B. Johnson, Tim Roth as Governor George Wallace, and Oprah Winfrey as Annie Lee Cooper, a local activist.

The film depicts the struggles and sacrifices of the people who fought for their right to vote in the face of violent opposition and institutional racism. It also shows the political and personal challenges that King faced, such as his conflicts with Johnson, his surveillance by the FBI, and his marital troubles. The film culminates in the historic march from Selma to Montgomery, where thousands of protesters faced brutal attacks by the police and the National Guard, but also received national and international attention and support.

Selma (2014) is a film that honors the courage and the legacy of the civil rights movement, and its relevance to the present day. It is a film that showcases the power of nonviolent resistance, the importance of collective action, and the need for social justice. It is a film that celebrates the achievements of the movement but also reminds us of the work that still needs to be done.

The film received critical acclaim and numerous awards and nominations, including four Golden Globe nominations, and two Academy Award nominations, winning one for Best Original Song for “Glory” by John Legend and Common. The film was also praised for its performances, especially Oyelowo’s portrayal of King, and its direction by DuVernay, who became the first black female director to be nominated for a Golden Globe and the first black female director to have a film nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.

Selma (2014) is a film that you should watch if you are interested in learning more about the history and the heroes of the civil rights movement, or if you are looking for a film that will inspire you and move you. It is a film that will make you think, feel, and act.

Runtime: 2 hours and 8 minutes.

Directors: Ava DuVernay

Starring: David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, Cuba Gooding Jr., Alessandro Nivola.

All Movies are screened with English Subtitles. This title is rated PG-13.

For ages 13 to 18 years

Time: 3:00-6:00 pm EST

Free!