Selma Media Review 15

Selma is a beautiful film about the struggle of Martin Luther King Jr against prejudice and racism, and it focuses mainly on a protest March from Selma, Alabama to Montgomery. Everyone will talk about its beautiful plot and scenes, but I want to talk about its formalistic qualities. The lighting and costume choice were topnotch, really placing the viewer in the scene. Overall it was very warmly lit, despite its cold content. The sound design was amazing, emphasizing every blow and making the fight for rights truly painful for the viewer. The editing was amazing, especially the timing of the church bomb and the protest scenes. And of course, the story itself was intensely moving. 9/10