I went into the AMC Theatre in Burlington to do some solo movie-ing and I was told to choose a seat while purchasing my ticket. I was not prepared for this so for a split second I was absolutely dumbfounded. When I walked in, I was pleasantly surprised by the controls on the seat (others around me were much more befuddled by the seats):
The experience was unique; even the trailers did not the "This film is not yet rated" screen.
But on to the film. It was not what I expected; it was much more emotional than I had foreseen. I definitely went teary eyed multiple times throughout the movie with a fiery passion in me to join to fight for civil rights. My knowledge of the marches from Selma to Montgomery was limited. Seeing history depicted on the big screen was much more engaging than anticipated; lately, I've been disheartened by the content on Discover/History/National Geographic channels. It's noteworthy to see how the film characterized Martin Luther King Jr.; as a human being with his own personal issues rather then a perfect idealistic figure.
It's a film that will mean something personal to every American. Without those who sacrificed for equal civil rights, my family probably wouldn't have immigrated to the United States of America. While we still have much to improve on with equality in this country, the results from those who have sacrificed their lives to the equal rights movement have already been felt tremendously by millions including my family and me.
I would absolutely recommend everyone to watch Selma.