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Nearly A Decade After ‘Selma’s Bumpy Release, David Oyelowo Says Brad Pitt Was Right To Point To ‘Fight Club’ And Urge Patience
David Oyelowo said Brad Pitt, an executive producer of Selma, gave him a valuable piece of advice about not rushing to determine any film’s ultimate place in the culture. Upon its initial rel…
David Oyelowo said Brad Pitt, an executive producer of Selma, gave him a valuable piece of advice about not rushing to determine any film’s ultimate place in the culture. Despite acclaim for Oyelowo’s performance as Dr. Martin Luther King and overall support from critics and awards voters, the film received just two Oscar nominations, including one for Best Picture, winning only for Best Original Song. David Fincher’s film, which starred Pitt and Edward Norton, faced withering attacks from cultural commentators, politicians and others for allegedly promoting violence and anti-social behavior.
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