Selma (2014)
Directed by Ava
DuVernay this film based on real events stars David Oyelowo, Tom
Wilkinson, Carmen Ejogo and Andre Holland. In 1964 Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. and his movement head to Selma, Alabama to fight against
racists obstructing the right to vote for African Americans.
What I really like
about this film is the warts and all approach it takes, every
character has their flaws and divisions with in the civil rights
movement are shown with real balance. President Johnson may get the
short end of the stick when it comes to accuracy but largely this is
an accurate film that puts some shocking events on the screen. Some
of the shots are really nicely framed and the film captures the
period it is set in excellently.
4/5
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