History Professor Bemoans Selma Errors
Academics, authors and historians know that to make a compelling case, it all starts with context. Consider this passage from the top of Gary May’s piece today for The Daily Beast.
Under the headline “Dr. King Goes to Hollywood: The Flawed History of ‘Selma’:”
Such errors are important because generations of young students now learn American history through film. After watching Mississippi Burning, my students tell me what a great film it is and praise the FBI for its support of the civil rights movement.
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