CCFC3 Q Selma: A Historical and Cinematic Analysis

Who led the march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965?

• John Lewis

• Rosa Parks

• Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

• Malcolm X

What significant act did President Lyndon Johnson pass after the Selma march?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Civil Rights Act

• Fair Housing Act

• Voting Rights Act

Who directed the film 'Selma'?

• Steven Spielberg

• Ava DuVernay

• Quentin Tarantino

• Kathryn Bigelow

What was the main criticism of the film 'Selma' regarding its historical accuracy?

• It did not give enough credit to President Johnson.

• It exaggerated the violence during the march.

• It portrayed Dr. King as too perfect.

• It ignored the role of women in the movement.

What significant award did Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. receive in the film?

• Congressional Gold Medal

• Presidential Medal of Freedom

• Nobel Peace Prize

• Pulitzer Prize

What was the main theme explored in the film 'Selma'?

• The role of women in the Civil Rights Movement

• The economic impact of the Civil Rights Movement

• The influence of music on the movement

• The tension between public and private spaces

Which character in the film 'Selma' tries to register to vote multiple times?

• Annie Lee Cooper

• Coretta Scott King

• John Lewis

• Mahalia Jackson

What was the reaction of the nation to the events of Bloody Sunday as depicted in the film?

• Support for the Alabama State Troopers

• Indifference and apathy

• Delayed reaction as it was broadcast five hours later

• Immediate outrage as it was broadcast live

What unique perspective did Ava DuVernay bring to the film 'Selma'?

• As a historian

• As a woman and a person of color

• As a former politician

• As a journalist

What does the film 'Selma' suggest about the role of the FBI in Dr. King's life?

• They were indifferent to his actions

• They supported his efforts

• They provided him with protection

• They constantly monitored his private moments