To be frank, it's really the only "black film" (fiction) with any kind of awards season potential, and just like we closely followed "12 Years a Slave" throughout its awards season tour last year, into this year, expect the same for "Selma," as the season kicks off! Yes, Chris Rock's "Top Five" has certainly been buzzy since its TIFF premiere in September, but, so far, the buzz hasn't quite translated to awards recognition. And there's also Justin Simien's "Dear White People," but I'm not sure there's been much in terms of an awards season push/plan for the film by Lionsgate and/or Roadside Attractions - certainly not as we've seen...
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