At first, I was skeptical on how this history would be portrayed. I didn’t want a melodrama about Bloody Sunday and those on the front lines of the Civil Rights Movement. But, Director, Ava DuVernay did an incredible job and for me, the film should be included as part of the historical record.
Selma was a turning point in the Civil Rights Movement. In your living room. In your face. The first march took place on March 7, 1965, organized locally by SCLC Director of Direct Action James Bevel, who was directing SCLC’s Selma Voting Rights Movement. State troopers and county posse men attacked the unarmed marchers with billy clubs and tear gas after they passed over the county line, and the event became known as Bloody Sunday. Law enforcement beat activist Amelia Boynton unconscious, and the media publicized worldwide a picture of her lying wounded on the bridge.
Selmahad four Golden Globe Award nominations, including Best Motion Picture – Drama, Best Director, and Best Actor, and won for Best Original Song. It was also nominated for Best Picture and won Best Original Song at the 87th Academy Awards.
Whether you know the history or just learning, I consider the film Selma essential viewing for a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. A Movement which we must always remember and never forget as …
And we don’t want token winners we want winners based on their performance. Judges need to represent the people who create, perform and watch the films.
I think this was a really special film, full of history that brought to life some of the horrors of the Civil Rights Movement. It brought me to tears throughout and Glory is an incredibly powerful song.
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A brilliant film with great performances. Deserved more than nominations.
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Agreed! Brilliant piece of history.
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It’s a shame that the OScars still do not show that equality to this day.
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Truth!
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I think Martin Luther King would be shocked that equality still hasn’t been achieved. This goes for all cultures, races. Sexuality and sex.
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Very sad the state of our country today. I think he’d be disappointed but still up for the fight. The struggle still continues.
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A day when people are people and not judged by the colour of their skin.
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Right on!
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And we don’t want token winners we want winners based on their performance. Judges need to represent the people who create, perform and watch the films.
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Right?!
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I think this was a really special film, full of history that brought to life some of the horrors of the Civil Rights Movement. It brought me to tears throughout and Glory is an incredibly powerful song.
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Yes! Such a special and important historical film. Listening to Glory always gives me chills. So powerful!
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what a great movie about history in America
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