There's a reason why Ava DuVernay's film is called Selma and not King. Like Spielberg's Lincoln, Selma is as much about the procedures of political maneuvering, in-fighting and bargaining as it is about the chief orchestrator of the resulting deals. Selma affords Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. the same human characteristics of humor, frustration and exhaustion that Lincoln provided its President. This relatable humanity elevates Kings actions and his efforts. It inspires by suggesting that the reverence for Dr. King was bestowed on a person no different than any of us. If he can provoke change, we have no excuse not to as well.
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- How long is Selma?2 hours and 8 minutes
- When was Selma released?January 9, 2015
- What is the IMDb rating of Selma?7.5 out of 10
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- Who are the characters in Selma?Martin Luther King, Jr., Coretta Scott King, Annie Lee Cooper, Lyndon B. Johnson, Andrew Young, Bayard Rustin, Ralph Abernathy, Diane Nash, James Bevel, and others
- What is the plot of Selma?A chronicle of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s campaign to secure equal voting rights via an epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama in 1965.
- What was the budget for Selma?$20 million
- How much did Selma earn at the worldwide box office?$67.8 million
- How much did Selma earn at the US box office?$52.1 million
- What is Selma rated?PG-13
- What genre is Selma?Biographical, Drama, Historical Drama, and Historical
- How many awards has Selma won?58 awards
- How many awards has Selma been nominated for?149 nominations
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