Film Review Of 'Selma' By Jimmie Lee
After watching Jimmie Lee get murdered against a wall adorned with African American achievement, showing there is so much left to still fight for, reality set in. The biting sounds of a billy clubs smashing the heads of a demonstrator are not to be forgotten. Selma was loaded with moments of view-altering shock and disturbing clarity, where the audience had to step back and re-evaluate.
The movie was created for this exact reason. Selma served as an eye-opening reminder of the relentless struggle to gain fundamental rights. Today, citizens take rights such as voting for granted. But, watching disheartening scenes, such as Annie Lee Cooper getting harassed for trying to register to vote, gives the audience a new perspective on an older story.
The movie was created for this exact reason. Selma served as an eye-opening reminder of the relentless struggle to gain fundamental rights. Today, citizens take rights such as voting for granted. But, watching disheartening scenes, such as Annie Lee Cooper getting harassed for trying to register to vote, gives the audience a new perspective on an older story.