Selma Lord Selma - DVD -786936233803

From All Movie Guide Noted African-American independent filmmaker Charles Burnett directed this made-for-TV movie. based on the memoirs of Sheyann Webb-Christburg and Rachel West Nelson. in which 12-year-olds Sheyann (Jurnee Smollett and Rachel (Stephanie Zandra Peyton). with fellow volunteer Jonathan (Mackenzie Astin). a white seminary student. join Martin Luther Kings march from Selma to Montgomery. Selma Lord Selma was originally aired as part of The Wonderful World of Disney on Jan. 17. 1999. one day prior to the national holiday commemorating Dr. Kings birthday; the broadcast featured an introduction by Dr. Kings widow. Coretta Scott King. Mark Deming