Review of Selma (2014) by Denise M — 15 Feb 2015
Though slow at points, Ava DuVernay's delicate handling of a story of this gravity is to be commended. Never has a story involving so much violence and hatred been told with so much poise. With a spotlight on racism in the 60s, Selma manages to teach a piece of Martin Luther King Jr's life (played by an unbelievably powerful David Oyelowo) that has barely been taught past the surface level in history textbooks.
This is an important film to be watched, not just for its historic content, but for its applications to modern day racism still prevalent in the United States.
This review of Selma (2014) was written by Denise M on 15 Feb 2015.
Selma has generally received very positive reviews.
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