Selma (2014)

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"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.

Director: Ava DuVernay
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 128 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Jason Moran
Cinematography: Bradford Young
Editing: Spencer Averick
Production: Plan B Entertainment, Cloud Eight Films, Ingenious Media, Harpo Films
Country: United Kingdom, United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $20M
Box Office: $67M
Original Language: en

Themes

Resistance Against Racism, Civil Rights Protests and Equality Era

Keywords

alabama, civil rights, martin luther king, president, protest march, woman director, selma, 1960s, african american history

Trailer

Selma Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Selma about?
"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.
Who directed Selma?
Selma was directed by Ava DuVernay.
Who stars in Selma?
Selma stars David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, Giovanni Ribisi, Tim Roth, André Holland.
How long is Selma?
Selma has a runtime of 2h 8m (128 minutes).
What genre is Selma?
Selma is a History, Drama film.
What is the budget of Selma?
Selma had a budget of $20M.
How much did Selma gross?
Selma grossed $67M worldwide.
Where was Selma produced?
Selma was produced in United Kingdom, United States of America.
What are the themes of Selma?
The themes of Selma include: Resistance Against Racism, Civil Rights Protests and Equality Era.