I guess it's to be expected every awards season, but its disheartening nonetheless. The past week has seen a number of articles written that appear to take the shine off of "Selma". I guess folks are really scared it might win big this awards season.



Deadline is giving this story about the crew member who was injured over the summer some run. I believe the story was first reported when it happened in June. Now it's being brought up again during the height of awards season?

https://deadline.com/2014/12/selma-accident-crew-worker-electrocuted-1201338224/

I'm sure you've heard about the criticism the movie has received from people who claim LBJ is shown in an inaccurate light and that Selma was HIS idea.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/the-movie-selma-has-a-glaring-historical-inaccuracy/2014/12/26/70ad3ea2-8aa4-11e4-a085-34e9b9f09a58_story.html

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/selma-disappoints-lyndon-b-johnson-760379

http://variety.com/2014/film/news/oscar-hopefuls-selma-imitation-game-under-attack-as-mudslinging-begins-1201388987/

http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/movies/2014/12/30/who-should-be-the-true-hero-of-selma-mlk-or-lbj/21050541/