Film Techniques Used In The Movie Selma

The movie Selma that was directed by Ava DuVernay was a documentary about the

events that lead up to the march in Selma, Alabama, the march itself, the aftermath, and the

difficulties and emotions that Dr. King faced during the time. This movie focused on the brutality

that African Americans faced during this time by emphasizing the march scenes using camera

angles, editing, and sound. It also focused on the interactions between Dr. King and Lyndon B.

Johnson, which was a very important factor in determining how Dr. King acted in Selma.

The movie used editing and camera angles to accentuate the emotions of people during

certain scenes, and set the tone for the entire movie. In the first scene, there were five black

teenage girls