Selma, Lord, Selma (1999)

  • G
  • 01/17/1999 (US)
  • Drama, TV Movie
  • 1h 34m

Overview

In 1965 Alabama, an 11 year old girl is touched by a speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. and becomes a devout follower. But her resolution is tested when she joins others in the famed march from Selma to Montgomery.

Charles Burnett

Director

Cynthia Whitcomb

Writer

Cast

Jurnee Smollett's headshot

Jurnee Smollett

Sheyann Webb
Clifton Powell's headshot

Clifton Powell

Martin Luther King Jr
Mackenzie Astin's headshot

Mackenzie Astin

Jonathan Daniels
Ella Joyce's headshot

Ella Joyce

Betty Webb
Afemo Omilami's headshot

Afemo Omilami

John Webb
Brett Rice's headshot

Brett Rice

Sheriff Pots
Margo Moorer's headshot

Margo Moorer

Alice West
Faye Yvette McQueen's headshot

Faye Yvette McQueen

Protester

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