# Selma (2014)

> A stirring biographical drama follows Martin Luther King Jr. and fellow activists as they confront racist violence to win voting rights in 1965 Alabama.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 128 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Ava DuVernay
- Cast: David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, Giovanni Ribisi, Tim Roth, André Holland, Colman Domingo, Common
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1020072/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: stirring, tense, serious, historical film night, classroom discussion

## Synopsis

A powerful portrayal of the struggle for civil rights and the fight for equality in America.

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