This film takes the viewer on a journey from Selma to Montgomery at the crucial time of the Civil Rights movement that took place during the life of Martin Luther King Jr. It covers the important facts, describing clearly the horrific ordeals that blacks faced in trying to register to vote in the segregated south. The march lead to President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, giving equal voting rights to black and open doors for equality. The director
Ava DuVernay’s point of view showed the viewers the darker days of American history and the process of change occurring. An important message from the director in my perspective was that it was important for him was to show that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was human. Someone with human like characteristics that gets frustrated and has doubts in turn causing the viewer to build a personal connection with the Dr. King. That he lives a life that no different than that of our own and if he is able promote change and inspire others then there is no …show more content…
The historical content raises awareness and shows what the people can achieve through nonviolent methods. Watching Selma reminded me much of the black lives matter movement going on in today’s society Black lives matter can be said to address issues ongoing today such as the criminal justice system. As discussed in class there are many issues concerning the criminal justice system mainly, mass incarceration impacting minorities resulting from the said “war on drugs.” Issues in the pass and current issues that concern people of color are much different, as we know. In today’s society they can be more subtle and difficult to address. However looking back on history such as the Selma march can give insight and ideas on how to address certain situations in order to preserve peace and gain the equal rights for
Ava DuVernay’s point of view showed the viewers the darker days of American history and the process of change occurring. An important message from the director in my perspective was that it was important for him was to show that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was human. Someone with human like characteristics that gets frustrated and has doubts in turn causing the viewer to build a personal connection with the Dr. King. That he lives a life that no different than that of our own and if he is able promote change and inspire others then there is no …show more content…
The historical content raises awareness and shows what the people can achieve through nonviolent methods. Watching Selma reminded me much of the black lives matter movement going on in today’s society Black lives matter can be said to address issues ongoing today such as the criminal justice system. As discussed in class there are many issues concerning the criminal justice system mainly, mass incarceration impacting minorities resulting from the said “war on drugs.” Issues in the pass and current issues that concern people of color are much different, as we know. In today’s society they can be more subtle and difficult to address. However looking back on history such as the Selma march can give insight and ideas on how to address certain situations in order to preserve peace and gain the equal rights for