Lee Daniels eyes civil rights movie
Story by Jack Foley
LEE Daniels, director of the Oscar-tipped indie drama Precious, is in advanced negotiations to make Selma his next project.
The historical drama will trace the story behind the 1965 march in the Alabama town that is widely credited with becoming the political and emotional peak of the civil rights movement, according to Variety.
As yet there is no word on casting but production is due to commence next year. Brad Pitt is among the co-producers.
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