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Politics Film Series: Selma

The epic march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama culminated in President Johnson signing the Voting Rights Act of 1965, one of the most significant victories for the civil rights movement. "Selma" is a vivid portrayal of the courage of ordinary people to stand together peacefully and demand what the law guarantees, when actual danger to life and limb was a day-to-day reality.  Nominated for Best Picture, "Selma" won the Academy Award for Best Song ("Glory" by John Legend).