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Selma (2014)

“One dream can change the world.”

7.4/10 · 2,372 votes 2h 8m pg-13 DramaHistory

#49 of 309 films from 2014 #955 of 3759 in drama

Directed by Ava DuVernay · Written by Paul Webb, Ava DuVernay

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Overview

"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.

Cast

David Oyelowoas Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Tom Wilkinsonas President Lyndon B. Johnson
Carmen Ejogoas Coretta Scott King
Tim Rothas Gov. George Wallace
Giovanni Ribisias Lee White
André Hollandas Andrew Young
Alessandro Nivolaas John Doar
Stephan Jamesas John Lewis
Omar J. Dorseyas James Orange
Colman Domingoas Ralph Abernathy
LaKeith Stanfieldas Jimmie Lee Jackson
Commonas James Bevel
Oprah Winfreyas Annie Lee Cooper
Tessa Thompsonas Diane Nash

Facts

Release dateDecember 25, 2014
Runtime128 min (2h 8m) — longer as the 2014 average of 105 min
GenresDrama, History
LanguageEN
Budget$20,000,000
Box office$66,787,908 (3.3× budget)
IMDbtt1020072

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Questions

How long is Selma?
Selma runs 128 minutes (2h 8m).
Is Selma worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.4/10 across 2,372 votes, which places it #49 of 309 films released in 2014 in this index (top 84%) and #955 among 3759 drama titles.
Who directed Selma?
Selma was directed by Ava DuVernay. Other well-rated titles by the same director: 13th (2016), A Wrinkle in Time (2018).
Who stars in Selma?
David Oyelowo as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.; Tom Wilkinson as President Lyndon B. Johnson; Carmen Ejogo as Coretta Scott King; Tim Roth as Gov. George Wallace; Giovanni Ribisi as Lee White; André Holland as Andrew Young.
What is Selma rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Selma?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/14356.

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