Selma Film Analysis

The goal of the Civil Rights Movement was to give African Americans the same rights as Whites. During this time period blacks and whites were segregated. Blacks had their own bathrooms, water fountains, schools etc. However, the all black facilities were much worse and lacked basic needs. Blacks wanted equal rights for all including schools, and job

If you asked the average American about the Civil Rights movement, you would definitely hear about Dr. Martin Luther King Jr and the Montgomery Bus Boycott. If you talked to someone with a better memory of history class they may tell you about Malcolm X. The movie Selma released on Christmas day of 2014 covers the Civil Rights movement and is praised for being a compelling movie and a historically accurate one. Selma is a historically accurate movie because it brought in other civil rights leaders, the facts that it got wrong were deliberately purpose, and it showed his relationship with Lyndon B Johnson.

“Our lives are not fully lived if we're not willing to die for those we love, for what we believe.” This quote was said by Martin Luther King Jr during the film Selma, and epitomizes his determination presented in the film. Selma, produced in 2014 and directed by Ava DuVernay is an extraordinary film. This film tells about King and supporters determination to obtain equal voting rights for African Americans in Alabama during 1965. Africans were still suffering from segregation and lack of equal rights. King, played by David Oyelowo, and his driven supporters desire to make a change, which leads to the historical events captured in this film. The filmmakers and actors did a wonderful job, allowing viewers to see and understand what took

The civil rights movement can be called one of the most important movements in the history of the country. Without it who knows where America would be as a country in today’s time. Fortunately it was not a problem America had to solve all by its self. With the help of two of the most influential people in history, America became the country of the free where everyone is equal, no matter what religion, gender or ethnicity. Those two men were Martin Luther King Jr. and Elijah Muhammad. These men have accomplished so much but some can argue that one did things a better way than the other. Most of the time people are more for the non-violent Martin Luther King Jr. but some say that without a little force, nothing can be accomplished. This was the

A lot of acts happened during the civil rights movements. Martin Luther King, Jr. was the main host of most of the acts that happened during this time. He dedicated a decade of his life to see if he could pursuit racial equality and social justice. He fought for what he believe in and that’s what I think most of us individuals need to do for change to

The civil rights movement all began when a woman named Rosa Parks was arrested because shedidn't move to the back of the bus when she was told. Civil rights are the rights of citizens toopolitical and social freedom. At one point and time not all Americans were equal, colored weretreated poorly unlike white people. The court ruled against many cases involving unfair treatmenttoward colored people.""Dred Scott v. Sanford: ""The experience Dred Scott went through were not that great for him. Dred Scott was a slave wholived in Missouri. He lived there with his master. Dred Scott was sued for the amount of freedom hehad, because of this the court harassed him stating that he was the property of his master. Thisshould not have been a big deal after all

The ulterior motive of the Civil Rights Movement was to suppress segregation, race-induced violent acts, and depriving people of enfranchisement rights. The Civil Rights Movement ended with the Supreme Court disbanding the Jim Crow Laws and the Separate-But-Equal principle in 1954. I believe that the Civil Rights Movement achieved the initial goal of freedom for African-Americans during the 1900’s. From Rosa Parks, to Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr.; these people fought in name of freedom for African-Americans. The Civil Rights Movement was to allow African-Americans to attend public schools, plays, workplaces, stores, bathrooms, and to be given the same opportunities as caucasians. Rosa Parks boycotted the idea of segregation on public

Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Believed in achieving equality through peaceful demonstrations: “Let us not seek to satisfy our thirst for freedom by drinking from the cup of bitterness and hatred” (King, pg.3 ¶.1). He felt that equality had to be gained through honorable, civil ways otherwise those fighting for equality were no better than the slave owners. We can see this best when he says, “We must forever conduct our struggle on the high plane of dignity and discipline. We must not allow our creative protests to degenerate into physical violence” (King, pg.3 ¶.2). MLK felt that it was in the best interests of all parties for black to integrate into society. A couple of his quotes that show this best are, “I have a dream that one day on the red hills of Georgia sons of former slaves and the sons of former slave-owners will be able to sit down together at the table of brotherhood” (King, pg.4 ¶.6). and “I have a dream that one day in Alabama, with its vicious racists, with its governor having his lips dripping with the words of interposition and nullification, one day right there in Alabama little black boys and black girls will be able to join hands with little white boys and white girls as sisters and brothers” (King, pg.5 ¶.2).

The Civil Rights Movement began in order to bring equal rights and equal voting rights to black citizens of the US. This was accomplished through persistent demonstrations, one of these being the Selma-Montgomery March. This march, lead by Martin Luther King Jr., targeted at the disenfranchisement of negroes in Alabama due to the literacy tests. Tension from the governor and state troopers of Alabama led the state, and the whole nation, to be caught in the violent chaos caused by protests and riots by marchers. However, this did not prevent the March from Selma to Montgomery to accomplish its goals abolishing the literacy tests and allowing black citizens the right to vote.

Martin Luther King Jr. is possibly one of the most well known civil rights activists. His goal was for people of all colors to be able to sit by one another and be seen as equal. He tried to accomplish this goal by leading non-violent demonstrations. King was admired by many for his views on segregation and equality among people of different races.

This nation was built on the foundation that “All Men are Created Equal.” Under the eyes of God, no man is better than another. This has held our nation together and forced us to exist interdependently. We are fortunate to live in a nation that possesses such a wealth of diversity. It makes our nation unique and gives people the opportunity to learn about the beauty of culture. However, history has shown us that not all have embraced diversity. For this reason, civil rights movements have long been a part of our history. Citizens of this country recognize key figures in Civil Rights movements such as Martin Luther King Jr. and Cesar Chavez who have promoted

This is about people as people, not about their race. People want to be free, and be equal, regardless of any barriers that are in their way, especially superficial barriers. “Oppressed people cannot remain oppressed forever. The yearning for freedom eventually manifests itself.” (King Jr, Martin Luther) Put succinctly and truthfully, this is the basis of the entire movement. This statement shows that the movement was not about the sit-ins or walks, but about needing to be free and equal in a society that oppressed that right. They were trying to free themselves by forcing society to recognize that they needed to be free. “Actually, we who engage in nonviolent direct action are not the creators of tension. We merely bring to the surface the hidden tension that is already alive. We bring it out in the open, where it can be seen and dealt with. Like a boil that can never be cured so long as it is covered up but must be opened with all its ugliness to the natural medicines of air and light, injustice must be exposed, with all the tension its exposure creates, to the light of human conscience and the air of national opinion before it can be cured.” (King Jr, Martin Luther) This use of imagery and a simile skillfully brings the whole complex issue into a concept everyone can understand. The Civil Rights Movement was trying to cure a societal ill. Martin Luther King jr answered two questions, “what is your goal?” and, “why now?”. These questions were the backbone of the opposition to the movement, and he answered them with a masterful use of tone and

The Civil Rights movement may have started out as a mission to improve the lives of the large population of African-Americans, but who would have guessed that King’s quest for racial integration would provoke the same quest for individual rights by another group of people, Gays and Lesbians. The quest for equal rights by people, who had unjustifiably been repressed for hundreds of years, would spur and give

Equality and Justice - false promises a nation was created to protect. The historical drama, Selma (2014), directed by Ava DuVernay, depicts some of the struggles African-Americans faced in the pursuit of equality and justice during the mid 1950’s to 1960’s, and the role Martin Luther King Jr. played in his attempt to overcome such inequalities. Even before its release, Selma received backlash from critics who claimed it falsely depicted Lyndon B. Johnson at odds with Martin Luther King Jr, and alleged that the murder of the four girls at the Birmingham Church occurred in September 1963, rather than at the end of 1964, which the film suggests. Regardless of such claims, the film, Selma, does depict a historical event set forth by Martin Luther King Jr. in 1965. During this time period, racial segregation was prominent, especially in the southern states. The government justified such segregation based on the 14th Amendment’s wording of “separate but equal”. However, many African-Americans were dissatisfied and demanded true equality. It was not until the mid 1960’s, after Martin Luther King Jr. was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, that racial tension began to decline. Although Martin Luther King Jr.’s role was invaluable in the Civil Rights Movement and required great courage, Selma aims to portray a complex side of King, mixing his bravery and determination with self-doubts and internal conflicts in his pursuit of justice and equality.

Selma is based on a true story that happened in 1965 in Selma, Alabama. Selma was the city that ended suffrage for African Americans because of Rev Martin Luther king and the help from his Christian family. The movie has some intense violence and a lot of foul language, but overall is mainly about Christian and moral content. Even though the Civil Rights Act of 1964 desegregated in certain areas. It made it more difficult for black to register to vote. In 1964 Rev Martin Luther king receives a Noble Pace Prize. The Civil Rights Act was outlaw segregation in all 50 states, but African Americans where still having trouble at that time. Martin decides voting should be there next fight. So, they march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama.