After Selma (2019): Why the Struggle for the Ballot Never Ended | BlackTree Feature

Saturday Movie Showcase: After Selma (2019) — The Ongoing Struggle for the Ballot

BlackTree Media presents After Selma (2019), a powerful and timely documentary that bridge the gap between the historic 1965 marches in Selma, Alabama, and the modern-day challenges of voter suppression.

Directed by Emmy-winning filmmaker Loki Mulholland, this film is an essential exploration of how the past informs our current political landscape, featuring voices from those who were on the front lines and those who study the systemic barriers still in place today.

⭐ Plot Synopsis
After Selma follows civil rights veteran Joanne Blackmon Bland, who was the youngest person jailed during the Selma marches, as she walks across the Edmund Pettus Bridge and reflects on the blood shed for the right to vote. The film shifts from the history of "Bloody Sunday" to a critical analysis of current voting laws and disenfranchisement. With insights from New York Times bestselling author Carol Anderson, the documentary examines the "White Rage" that often follows Black progress and highlights why the Voting Rights Act remains a battlefield in the 21st century.

⭐ Key Cast & Experts

Jo Ann Bland: A living legend of the Civil Rights Movement, Bland was just 11 years old when she participated in "Bloody Sunday." She is the co-founder and former director of the National Voting Rights Museum in Selma and has dedicated her life to educating the world about the struggle for equality.

Carol Anderson: The Charles Howard Candler Professor of African American Studies at Emory University. She is the author of the critically acclaimed books White Rage: The Unspoken Truth of Our Racial Divide and One Person, No Vote: How Voter Suppression Is Destroying Our Democracy. Her work is pivotal in understanding the legislative history of racial exclusion in America.

Loki Mulholland: An Emmy-winning filmmaker and author known for The Uncomfortable Truth. He is the son of iconic civil rights activist Joan Trumpauer Mulholland and continues her legacy through film and the Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Foundation.

🎬 Key Movie Data

Release Date: November 1, 2019

MPAA Rating: TV-PG (Contains historical footage of civil rights violence and mature thematic elements)

Budget: Estimated at $45,000, funded in part by the Joan Trumpauer Mulholland Foundation.

Awards & Honors: While a shorter-form documentary (46 minutes), it has been widely praised in educational circuits and film festivals for its concise and impactful storytelling. Director Loki Mulholland is a multi-Emmy winner for his previous civil rights work.

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🔥 Why This Film Is a Saturday Favorite

It provides a direct link between the heroes of the 1960s and the activists of today.

Features Jo Ann Bland’s firsthand account of "Bloody Sunday," which is both heartbreaking and inspiring.

A perfect educational tool for understanding the complexities of voter registration and suppression in a modern context.

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