8.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
History, Drama • 2014 • 128 min • Teen (13+)
Selma (2014)
Selma (2014)
Overview
"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.
Starring Cast
David Oyelowo • Carmen Ejogo • Oprah Winfrey
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Strong Left
Diversity: High
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.2
Overview
"Selma," as in Alabama, the place where segregation in the South was at its worst, leading to a march that ended in violence, forcing a famous statement by President Lyndon B. Johnson that ultimately led to the signing of the Voting Rights Act.
Starring Cast
David Oyelowo • Carmen Ejogo • Oprah Winfrey
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Political: Strong Left
Confidence: High
The film explicitly promotes progressive ideology by centering on the Civil Rights Movement's struggle against systemic racism and voter suppression, advocating for social justice through collective action and legislative reform.
Diversity: High
Confidence: High
The movie accurately portrays a pivotal historical event led by Black civil rights activists, featuring a diverse cast that reflects the historical context. Its narrative explicitly critiques traditional power structures and highlights the struggle against racial injustice, making DEI themes central to its storytelling.
Secondary
Christianity: Positive
Confidence: High
The film portrays Christianity as a foundational source of moral conviction, spiritual strength, and community for the Civil Rights Movement. It depicts its adherents, particularly Martin Luther King Jr. and the Black church, with deep respect, aligning the narrative with the virtues and dignity of their faith as a catalyst for justice and non-violent protest.
Judaism: Positive
Confidence: High
The film shows Jewish leaders and activists actively participating in and supporting the Selma marches, highlighting interfaith solidarity in the fight for civil rights. Their presence is portrayed as a genuine and positive contribution to the movement's cause.
LGBTQ: N/A
Confidence: High
The film 'Selma' primarily chronicles the historical events of the 1965 civil rights movement. It does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes within its narrative, resulting in no direct portrayal of queer identity.
Trans: N/A
Confidence: High
Selma is a historical drama centered on the Civil Rights Movement and the fight for voting rights in 1965. The film does not feature any transsexual characters or themes, as its narrative is exclusively dedicated to the historical events and figures of that era.
Female Combat: N/R
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Gender Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Selma" is a historical drama depicting real-life figures from the American Civil Rights Movement. All major historical characters are portrayed on screen with the same gender as their documented historical identity, with no instances of gender alteration.
Race Swap: No
Confidence: High
The film "Selma" is a historical drama depicting real-world figures from the American Civil Rights Movement. All major historical characters are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the documented race of the historical figures they represent.
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