A fantastic central performance powers this affecting piece.

Rating: 8/10 (14 July 2018)

With a phenomenal lead performance from David Oyelowo, 'Selma (2014)' focuses upon a specific time and place within both the Civil Rights Movement and Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life. It's a period that isn't always focused upon but is desperately important in the history of this monumental campaign. It highlights its modern day relevance while shining a light on perhaps a slightly overlooked part of a massive chunk of the movement. The film itself is a moving and captivating one that manages to evoke the rising power of King's speeches through a fantastic script and a powerhouse central turn. It's a methodical and affecting piece that will invigorate you in a similar way that real events should have, able to move you with nothing but well-timed words. It makes for a powerful watch. 8/10