Selma

Name: Selma
Director: Ava DuVernay
Genre: History, Drama
Released: 2014
Duration: 2 h 8 min
Rating: 7.4
Cast: David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, Giovanni Ribisi, Tim Roth

One dream can change the world.

20142h 8m7.4(2,344 votes)

HistoryDrama

Synopsis

"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.

Selma (2014) is a history and drama film directed by Ava DuVernay. It stars David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, and Tom Wilkinson. The film runs for 2 hours 8 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.4 out of 10 from 2,344 votes.

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Director

Ava DuVernay

Cast

David Oyelowo

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

Carmen Ejogo

Coretta Scott King

Tom Wilkinson

President Lyndon B. Johnson

Giovanni Ribisi

Lee White

Tim Roth

Gov. George Wallace

André Holland

Andrew Young

Colman Domingo

Ralph Abernathy

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Frequently Asked Questions About Selma

Where can I watch Selma?

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Who stars in Selma?

Selma stars David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Tom Wilkinson, and Giovanni Ribisi, and was directed by Ava DuVernay.

How long is Selma?

Selma has a runtime of 2 hours 8 minutes.

When did Selma come out?

Selma was released in 2014.

What genre is Selma?

Selma is a history and drama film.

Is Selma worth watching?

Selma holds an average audience score of 7.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.