Coretta Scott King (played by Carmen Ejogo) is a protagonist in Selma.
King's wife who voices concerns about his safety in Selma. She endures devastating harassing phone calls and constant death threats, which cause significant marital strain and emotional toll as she supports his activism. President Lyndon B. Johnson (played by Tom Wilkinson) appears in Selma.
The U.S. President who initially prioritizes the War on Poverty over voting rights legislation. He later pressures both King and Governor Wallace to halt protests, sends federal agents to negotiate, and ultimately addresses Congress to champion the Voting Rights Act. Jimmie Lee Jackson (played by LaKeith Stanfield) appears in Selma.
Diane Nash (played by Tessa Thompson) appears in Selma.
Andrew Young (played by André Holland) appears in Selma.
SCLC activist who travels to Selma with King. He advises King to proceed with the scheduled march to Montgomery, convincing him to let the marchers start without waiting for his return. Ralph Abernathy (played by Colman Domingo) appears in Selma.
Close associate and SCLC leader who accompanies King to Selma to support the voting rights campaign and participate in the movement's activities. Annie Lee Cooper (played by Oprah Winfrey) appears in Selma.
Selma (2014) character relationship network mapped with AI analysis. Explore the connections, alliances, and conflicts between characters.
Characters
Coretta Scott King
(played by Carmen Ejogo) — protagonist
King's wife who voices concerns about his safety in Selma. She endures devastating harassing phone calls and constant death threats, which cause significant marital strain and emotional toll as she su...
President Lyndon B. Johnson
(played by Tom Wilkinson) — supporting
The U.S. President who initially prioritizes the War on Poverty over voting rights legislation. He later pressures both King and Governor Wallace to halt protests, sends federal agents to negotiate, a...
Jimmie Lee Jackson
(played by LaKeith Stanfield) — supporting
Diane Nash
(played by Tessa Thompson) — minor
Andrew Young
(played by André Holland) — supporting
SCLC activist who travels to Selma with King. He advises King to proceed with the scheduled march to Montgomery, convincing him to let the marchers start without waiting for his return.
Ralph Abernathy
(played by Colman Domingo) — supporting
Close associate and SCLC leader who accompanies King to Selma to support the voting rights campaign and participate in the movement's activities.
Annie Lee Cooper
(played by Oprah Winfrey) — minor
Key Relationships
Diane Nash → Annie Lee Cooper
(Alliance Fellow Activist)
President Lyndon B. Johnson → Jimmie Lee Jackson
(Conflict Systemic Oppression Vs Victim)
Andrew Young → Annie Lee Cooper
(Alliance Movement Ally)
Coretta Scott King → Jimmie Lee Jackson
(Social Community Solidarity)
Ralph Abernathy → Diane Nash
(Alliance Teammate)
Diane Nash → Andrew Young
(Alliance Teammate)
Andrew Young → Ralph Abernathy
(Alliance Teammate)
Annie Lee Cooper → President Lyndon B. Johnson
(Conflict Grassroots Activist Vs Federal Authority)
Coretta Scott King → President Lyndon B. Johnson
(Conflict Political Opponent)
Coretta Scott King → Andrew Young
(Professional Strategic Advisor)
Story Analysis
A chronological mapping of grassroots activism, political resistance, and federal legislative breakthroughs.
