UK / USA,
2014, 127 min
Directed by:
Ava DuVernayScreenplay:
Paul WebbCinematography:
Bradford YoungComposer:
Jason MoranCast:
David Oyelowo, Carmen Ejogo, Common, Tom Wilkinson, Giovanni Ribisi, Tim Roth, Oprah Winfrey, André Holland, Omar J. Dorsey, Lorraine Toussaint (more)VOD (2)
Plots(1)
Selma is the story of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s historic struggle to secure voting rights for all people – a dangerous and terrifying campaign that culminated with the epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama, and led to President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965. (Pathé Distribution UK)
Awards
- Winner
- Nominations
Academy Awards
- 2015 - John Legend (Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song))
- 2015 - Christian Colson, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Oprah Winfrey (Best Motion Picture of the Year)
Independent Spirit Awards
- 2015 - Christian Colson, Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Oprah Winfrey (Best Feature)
- 2015 - Ava DuVernay (Best Director)
- 2015 - David Oyelowo (Best Male Lead)
- 2015 - Carmen Ejogo (Best Supporting Female)
- 2015 - Bradford Young (Best Cinematography)
Golden Globes
- 2015 - Common, John Legend (Best Original Song)
- 2015 - Best Motion Picture – Drama
- 2015 - Ava DuVernay (Best Director)
- 2015 - David Oyelowo (Best Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama)
Critics Choice Awards
- 2015 - Common, John Legend (Best Song)
- 2015 - Best Picture
- 2015 - Ava DuVernay (Best Director)
- 2015 - David Oyelowo (Best Actor)
- 2015 - Best Acting Ensemble
Los Angeles Film Critics Association Awards
- 2014 - Ava DuVernay (New Generation Award)