Selma

Selma may refer to several distinct uses, including a given name, multiple places in the United States, and a 2014 American film about the civil rights movement.

As a feminine given name, Selma is used in various languages. Notable bearers include Selma Lagerlöf, the Swedish author and Nobel laureate, and Selma Blair, an American actress.

Selma, Alabama, is a city located in Dallas and Perry counties. It is known for its central role in the American civil rights movement, including the 1965 marches from Selma to Montgomery that contributed to the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Selma, California, is a city in Fresno County near the Kings River. Selma, North Carolina, is a town in Johnston County.

Selma (2014) is a biographical drama directed by Ava DuVernay that portrays the 1965 voting rights marches from Selma to Montgomery and their aftermath. David Oyelowo portrays Martin Luther King Jr.; the film received critical acclaim and was nominated for several Academy Awards, including Best Picture, and its song “Glory” won Best Original Song.