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After Selma

"The Fight for the Right to Vote Continues"

November 1, 2019

Originally released in 2019. After Selma is a documentary film. directed by Loki Mulholland.

Synopsis

In 1965, six hundred brave citizens marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge for the right to vote. They were met that Sunday morning with tear gas as police officers charged on horseback. Since that iconic moment, and the passage of the Voting Rights Act, a concerted campaign to suppress voting rights in America has continued. Emmy-winning filmmaker, Loki Mulholland (The Uncomfortable Truth), civil rights veteran, Joanne Blackmon Bland, and New York Times bestselling author, Carol Anderson White Rage) dive into the history of voter suppression and the need for us to challenge it in order to preserve our democracy and equality for all.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 1, 2019 6 years ago
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Language English Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Frequently Asked Questions

What is After Selma about?

In 1965, six hundred brave citizens marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge for the right to vote. They were met that Sunday morning with tear gas as police officers charged on horseback. Since tha...

Who directed After Selma?

After Selma was directed by Loki Mulholland.

When was After Selma released?

After Selma was released on November 1, 2019 in theaters.