Selma, Lord, Selma

An inquisitive young girl who becomes an eager participant in the movement. Sheyann witnesses Dr. King and the organizing meetings, and she learns to articulate the demand for freedom and rights. Her courage grows as she skips school to march, helps at school, and finds her voice through song.

A young civil rights volunteer who joins local organizers to broaden participation. He helps mobilize communities, works with youth, and risks his safety for the cause. He is eventually killed in the movement, a martyr-like figure who embodies the cost of justice.

The renowned civil rights leader guiding the movement with nonviolent principles. He inspires communities to act peacefully, while demanding freedom and equality. His leadership and faith anchor the marches and the collective resolve that culminates in sweeping change.

Sheyann's mother, a protective and supportive figure who worries about the dangers of marching but encourages learning and action. She emphasizes family responsibility and moral courage in the face of social upheaval. Her steadiness helps anchor the girl's involvement in the movement.

A veteran organizer who supports voter registration and mobilization efforts. She stands with demonstrators, helping to coordinate community actions and sustain momentum. Her leadership embodies the long arc of the movement beyond one single event.

A young participant who joins marches and study groups, representing the involvement of youth in the movement. Willie helps spread the message of equality and supports the community during demonstrations. His presence underlines the intergenerational hope driving the campaign.

A church leader who lends spiritual support and organizational help to the marchers. He mediates community concerns and reinforces nonviolent tactics within the movement. His role highlights the church's central place in civil rights organizing.

A teacher or community member who participates in the classroom and school-based aspects of the movement’s education drive. She reinforces the idea that schools and youth can be engines of social change. Her presence ties everyday learning to the broader struggle for rights.

A local pastor who supports nonviolent protest and helps organize faith-based participation. He offers guidance and endurance for marchers facing police pressure and violence. His involvement shows how faith communities mobilize for justice.

A demonstrator who stands with others in the marches, contributing to the visible, collective push for rights. She embodies the resolve of ordinary people who join the movement despite risks. Her participation adds to the film's portrait of mass, peaceful protest.