Selma

Audience emotional responses for 'Selma' are primarily driven by the film's historical and dramatic content. Viewers experience significant Sadness and Empathy for the suffering and struggles faced by civil rights activists, particularly during the violent confrontations. Anger is evoked by the blatant injustice and brutality depicted. Despite the hardships, the film instills strong feelings of Inspiration and Hope through the unwavering courage of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and the movement's eventual success. Anxiety is present during the dangerous marches and threats of violence, while Melancholy reflects on the painful past. The film's portrayal of historical events can also be deeply Disturbing.