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12689510, (Movie) Selma did you see it/ reactions.
Posted by Musa, Sun Jan-04-15 12:21 PM
I'm just gonna say this I left the film feeling disappointing yet not surprised kind of like those grand jury rulings.

I saw a very slick revisiting of history take place.

I saw the white washing of elements that may not have been palatable for white audiences.

I saw something that left out particular elements that were vital to the movement in Selma ignored and left out.

I saw a nice Dr. MLK Jr. impression physically (vocally I could do a better one) yet little nuance on WHY SELMA who was in SELMA and what that spawned.

Not to mention the the voting rights act was made toilet paper by the Supreme court a few short months ago.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/wonkblog/wp/2014/01/16/the-supreme-court-gutted-the-voting-rights-act-now-a-bipartisan-gang-wants-to-put-it-back-together/

But what yall think/feel?