Film Bath: Selma (2014) + Q&A with Roger Griffith MBE
23 October | Doors open 6pm, film starts at 7pm
To mark the 60th anniversary of both the US Voting Rights Act and the UK’s Race Relations Act, Bath Film Festival presents a powerful and timely screening of Selma (2014), Ava DuVernay’s critically acclaimed account of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s campaign for equal voting rights.
This moving and urgent film captures the historic 1965 Selma to Montgomery march and the courage of those who fought for change in the face of brutality and injustice. With a standout performance by David Oyelowo and a stirring Oscar-winning song by Common and John Legend, Selma is more than a history lesson – it’s a reminder of the power of collective action.
After the screening, join us for a thought-provoking discussion with Roger Griffith MBE, author, broadcaster and social commentator. Roger brings unique insights into civil rights and racial justice, having travelled to Selma and spoken across the UK on its ongoing legacy. His perspectives link the story of Selma to contemporary issues in both the US and the UK.
This special event is presented in partnership with the American Museum & Gardens and forms part of FilmBath’s commitment to exploring civil rights, representation, and cinema’s power to provoke change.
Tickets
23 October
Things you need to know
The event starts at 6pm and is due to end by 9.45pm
We are pleased to offer free parking. If the main car park is full, please follow our signs to the additional parking, just a short distance up Claverton Hill from the main car park.
On arrival, please check in with the ticket office team who will give you more information about your visit.
Please note we are a completely non-smoking site.
If you have any questions, or need to amend your booking, please contact us via email at ticketoffice@americanmuseum.org or by phone on +44 (0)1225 460503.