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    Selma

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    Put this film in the Must See category along with 42 and The Help. Selma, once again, pounds home the message that basic American rights were denied to a whole segment of the American population based on the color of their skin. And that people of courage put their lives on the line in order to simply be treated like any other human being. Powerful. Moving. Inspiring. It's shocking that this film is not among the Best Picture Oscar nominees this year.

    The acting was great, the scenes of brutality were so very difficult to watch. The story does not shy away from the personal issues that King and his wife had, but does not linger on them. It's not part of the story of what happened in Selma. You see their doubts, but you see their strength too. It also depicts the factions within the movement - not everyone was in love with King's non-violent point of view.

    The farther we get from Selma and this era of American history, the more we need to educate the next generations about the sacrifices made on their behalf. Make the youth of today sit an watch Selma, 42 and The Help to truly understand the human rights violations that drove people to put their lives on the line to change this country. Then, tell them to pull their pants up, find some manners, have some respect for themselves and their place in society, take advantage of the educational and vocational opportunities available because of these struggles. We owe that much and more to the early martyrs for freedom.

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    rubyjuly@  1.2.2015 age: 50+ 80 reviews

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