Review of Selma (2014) by Donna M — 24 Feb 2015

Not knowing much about the civil rights fight in the USA, I found this movie confronting to say the least. Amazing performances particularly by the actor playing Martin Luther King Jr.

This review of Selma (2014) was written by Donna M on 24 Feb 2015.

Selma has generally received very positive reviews.

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