These films have stood the test of time as important parts of film history as a whole.

It was later nominated for Best Picture and won Best Original Song, Glory, at the Oscars.

While some controversy surroundedSelma’s historical accuracies, its messages are still considered timely to this day.

Blended image of David Oyelowo in Silo, Selma and Bass Reeves

Emperor Palpatine/Darth Sidious to the left and Anakin Skywalker to the right, both from Revenge of the Sith in front of a red background

Jesse Eisenberg as J. Daniel Atlas, Ariana Greenblatt, Dominic Sessa and Justice Smith

David Oyelowo as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivering a sermon in Selma.

David Oyelowo as Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in Selma.

Selma is a historical drama film that retells the tumultuous three-month period when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. marched with others from Selma to Montgomery to rally for voting rights in a historically significant march for civil rights. The film chronicles the prejudice and challenges faced by Dr. King and the violent opposition he faced in the name of peace and equal rights.

Dr King marches in Selma

Selma Movie Poster

Selma is a historical drama film that retells the tumultuous three-month period when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. marched with others from Selma to Montgomery to rally for voting rights in a historically significant march for civil rights. The film chronicles the prejudice and challenges faced by Dr. King and the violent opposition he faced in the name of peace and equal rights.

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Selma