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Review of Selma (2014) by Adam S — 13 Feb 2015

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Why the fuck didn't this get more Oscar nominations?! This was, without a doubt, the best picture of the year.

This review of Selma (2014) was written by Adam S on 13 Feb 2015.

Selma has generally received very positive reviews.

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