Helbling Readers Movies, Level 3 / Selma (NE)

Set in 1965 during a pivotal moment in the civil rights movement, the narrative follows Martin Luther King Jr. as he confronts ongoing racial injustices despite the recent Civil Rights Act. After receiving the Nobel Peace Prize, King travels to Selma, Alabama, to spearhead a protest march aimed at securing voting rights for black Americans. His determination highlights the struggle for equality in a divided nation, emphasizing the need for action in the face of governmental inaction.