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Selma: Historical Background

Sources for studying the march from Selma to Montgomery, and appreciating the film of the same title.

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African Americans--Civil Rights

King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968

Selma to Montgomery Rights March (1965 : Selma, Ala.).

 X, Malcolm, 1925-1965

 

Essential Questions

What are the roles of non-violent protest and free speech in a democracy?

When making a historical film, to what extent can a filmmaker interpret historical events for the sake of good storytelling? 

What ethical questions are there in making a creative work (film, novel, etc.) based on historical/true events?