MLK was a true inspiration to all human beings. A return to non-violent protest would be a good idea these days.

Excellent and powerful! Excellent acting and casting!

I placed hold on Movie Selma; it's available at Chinatown only,
which is inconvenient for me to go & get the video.

I'm trying to transfer the video to Excelsior Library; I don't see the option on
the screen.

In my opinion, Selma is so convincing in its portrayal of how nonviolent action can affect social change. It is an inspiring moment when the Selma community is joined by priests, nuns, ministers, and rabbis on the march from Selma to Montgomery, united in their pursuit of freedom, equality, and justice. Here we see the important roles of prayer, Scripture passages, hymns, and community solidarity. Also, it’s difficult to recognize the peak of the film because each segment is just as entertaining as the last. My final rating is 3.5/5.
@Barcelonafan1 of the Hamilton Public Library's Teen Review Board

This moving drama feels like it could be happening today, as African-Americans are still fighting against police violence, voter suppression, and white complacency.

Dr. King is portrayed as a man, not a myth, so he is human, flawed, at times tired or doubtful that things will ever change. It is acknowledged that while King was a great man, he couldn't have done the work he did alone. We also see other greats of the Civil Rights movement, like John Lewis, James Bevel, and Bayard Rustin. The director also chose to highlight a number of women who are generally overlooked by history, such as Diane Nash, Amelia Boynton, and Annie Lee Cooper. Also included were some white Civil Rights activists, such as Viola Liuzzo and the Reverend James Reeb, both of whom were murdered by white supremacists/the KKK in relation to their participation with the Selma march.

If you haven't seen this film, you need to.

A very santized version of history, this movie attempts to portray King as a sainted man, faultless in life and ready to sacrifice himself for the cause. Having lived through these years as a young adult, I can attest to the fact that the period was anything but non-violent.

Beautifully done. David Oyelowo pays homage to King without trying to overdo it. Carmen Ejogo plays Coretta Scott King with grace and compassion, and Tom Wilkinson does a fab job of embodying LBJ caught up in the arc of justice despite himself. Powerful & timely.

This is the story of civil rights activists and their struggles. This is my fav, because it shows how a unified people can stand up to unfairness. - Hanan - Teen Volunteer

Poor- The movie is amateurish and hackneyed in both acting and direction. I even found myself laughing out loud at various points because of how bad it was- not the reaction you want from a film that depicts people marching for their freedom.

This is a 2014 American historical docudrama directed by Ava DuVernay, based on the 1965 Selma to Montgomery voting rights marches led by James Bevel, Hosea Williams, Martin Luther King, Jr., and John Lewis.
The performnces of the major actors are superb.
Tim Roth plays George Wallace you would love to hate.
It is a gripping, powerful and emotinally moving docudrama.