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2014 · 128 min · PG-13

Selma

Directed by Ava DuVernay · History, Drama

Selma (2014) is a History film, directed by Ava DuVernay set in Selma and Alabama during the 1960s. It runs 128 minutes and is rated PG-13.

A biopic, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of freedom & oppression, prejudice & racism, and power & corruption play out through multiple perspectives.

Composer
Jason Moran
Cinematography
Bradford Young
Cast
David OyelowoCarmen EjogoTom WilkinsonGiovanni RibisiTim RothAndré HollandColman DomingoCommon

The world of this film

Setting

Where
SelmaAlabama
Setting
UrbanRural
When
1960s

Premise & themes

Premise
Biopic
Themes
Freedom & OppressionPrejudice & RacismPower & Corruption
Structure
Multiple Perspectives
Tone
TenseBleakHopeful

Shape

Protagonist
EnsembleSolo Lead
Pacing
Measured
Dialogue
Talky Dialogue Driven
Based on
True Story

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