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"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.

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Nominated for the Oscar for Best Picture (2015)
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Box office
Grossed $66.8M worldwide, about 3.3 times its $20M budget
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Based on
Based on a true story
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Filming locations
Filmed in Georgia, Atlanta and Alabama
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Setting
Set in Alabama
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Music
Music by Jason Moran
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Cinematography
Cinematography by Bradford Young
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Director: Ava DuVernay
Writers: Paul WebbWriter
Ava DuVernayWriter
Status: Released
Release date: December 25, 2014
Original language: English
Budget: $20M
Revenue: $66.8M
Countries: United Kingdom, United States of America

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Harpo Films

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