Oprah Winfrey, who served as a producer and cast member in Oscar-nominated "Selma," along with director Ava DuVernay, cast members David Oyelowo, who stars as Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. and Common, who plays Rev. James Bevel, will be in Selma, Ala. on Sunday for a day of commemorative events.

Oprah Winfrey (center) plays Annie Lee Cooper in SELMA, from Paramount Pictures, Pathé, and Harpo Films.

Credit: Jennifer Brett

icon to expand image

Credit: Jennifer Brett

ajc.com

Credit: Jennifer Brett

icon to expand image

Credit: Jennifer Brett

"The celebration will begin with a Q&A with select filmmakers and cast moderated by Congresswoman Terri Sewell at Selma High School for local high school students and teachers," according to a release. "At 4:20 p.m., Selma Mayor George Evans will address the community at Selma City Hall. Rev. Dion Culliver of Tabernacle Baptist Church and Rev. Leodis Strong of Brown AME Chapel will welcome attendees with a prayer. Immediately following at 4:45 p.m., the filmmakers and cast will proceed with a commemorative march to the Edmund Pettus Bridge."

The day’s events will culminate with a special screening at the Selma Walton Theater for Alabama state officials and the film’s local cast and crew.

“I’m honored that Paramount Pictures and the cast has put Selma to the forefront of the nation again during MLK weekend. The dream marches on,” said Evans.

ajc.com

Credit: Jennifer Brett

icon to expand image

Credit: Jennifer Brett

On Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (Jan. 19), Paramount Pictures will host two free screenings of “Selma” for the general public at 12:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. at the Selma Walton Theater. These showings are added to the free screenings in Selma throughout the month of January. Tickets are available at the box office on a first come, first served basis.

About the Author

Keep Reading

Blooper celebrates the Atlanta Brave’s 5-0 win over the New York Mets during a MLB game Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Truist Park. This year, the venue is a first-time host of the MLB All-Star game. (Daniel Varnado for the AJC)

Credit: Daniel Varnado for the AJC

Featured

Braves first baseman Matt Olson (left) is greeted by Ronald Acuña Jr. after batting during the MLB Home Run Derby as part of the All-Star Game festivities on Monday, July 14, 2025, at Truist Park in Atlanta. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Credit: Jason Getz/AJC