Description:

The unforgettable true story chronicles the tumultuous three-month period in 1965, when Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. led a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The epic march from Selma to Montgomery culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. Director Ava DuVernay's "Selma" tells the story of how the revered leader and visionary Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr and his brothers and sisters in the movement prompted change that forever altered history.

Year:

2015

Directed By:

Ava DuVernay

Genres:

Biography, Drama, History

Release Date:

9 January 2015 (USA)

Language:

English

Runtime:

128 min

Origin/Country:

UK | USA

Shooting Location:

Marietta, Georgia, USA