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Summary In 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (David Oyelowo) leads a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The march from Selma to Montgomery culminates in President Johnson (Tom Wilkinson) signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement.

Directed By: Ava DuVernay

Written By: Paul Webb

Selma
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 52 Critic Reviews
79
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 447 User Ratings
7.2
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Summary In 1965, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (David Oyelowo) leads a dangerous campaign to secure equal voting rights in the face of violent opposition. The march from Selma to Montgomery culminates in President Johnson (Tom Wilkinson) signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement.

Directed By: Ava DuVernay

Written By: Paul Webb

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 52 Critic Reviews
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88% Positive
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10% Mixed
5 Reviews
2% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 52 Critic Reviews
79
88% Positive
46 Reviews
10% Mixed
5 Reviews
2% Negative
1 Review

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Generally Favorable Based on 447 User Ratings
7.2
74% Positive
333 Ratings
13% Mixed
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12% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 447 User Ratings
7.2
74% Positive
333 Ratings
13% Mixed
59 Ratings
12% Negative
55 Ratings

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Production Company Pathé, Harpo Films, Plan B Entertainment, Cloud Eight Films, Ingenious Media, Celador Films, Pathe UK
Release Date Dec 25, 2014
Duration 2 h 8 m
Rating PG-13
Tagline One dream can change the world.
Golden Globes, USA
• 1 Win & 4 Nominations
Academy Awards, USA
• 1 Win & 2 Nominations
Black Reel Awards
• 8 Wins & 10 Nominations