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2014128 minHistory, Drama

Selma

Is Selma a Hit or Flop?

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Is Selma worth watching? With a rating of 7.4/10, this History, Drama film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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Selma 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.

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Top Cast

David Oyelowo
David OyelowoDr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Carmen Ejogo
Carmen EjogoCoretta Scott King
Tom Wilkinson
Tom WilkinsonPresident Lyndon B. Johnson
Giovanni Ribisi
Giovanni RibisiLee White
Tim Roth
Tim RothGov. George Wallace
André Holland
André HollandAndrew Young
Colman Domingo
Colman DomingoRalph Abernathy
Common
CommonJames Bevel
Stephan James
Stephan JamesJohn Lewis
Omar J. Dorsey
Omar J. DorseyJames Orange

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Selma worth watching?

Yes, Selma is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 7.4/10, it's highly recommended for fans of History, Drama movies.

Is Selma hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (7.4/10), Selma is considered a hit among viewers.

What genre is Selma?

Selma is a History, Drama movie that "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 stateme...

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Critic Reviews

MarthaJul 26, 2022
★ 1

I put off watching this movie because I am from Selma Alabama and I grew up there. Being from a town that was the heart of the Civil Rights Movement is hard growing up as a poor white girl because some of the black people in that town hold the racism against every white person and do to this day. I've never been one to be prejudice, but some of the people in that town really are and I think it has a lot to do with the fact that Selma was the turning point for all of Civil Rights. I left Selma and I can't say that was a bad thing. I had researched the March as a teen because I wasn't old enough to be there or wasnt even born yet, and I know for a fact they left out a lot of key elements in that movie that they didn't want you to see so I cannot give this a decent rating higher than a 1 because there's quite a few things omitted for the public not to see. The actors were very well casted and the backdrop made me proud to see my hometown shown so beautifully. Still I can't give this anything but one star due to the omitting of certain aspects of the story which are HISTORY and should not have been left out.