Festival Season:
January 2026
JUST LIKE SELMA
Directors:
Writers:
Nolan Williams, Jr.
Producers:
Nolan Williams, Jr.
Run Time:
0:05:32
Awarded for the following Category(s):
Awarded Category(s)
Nolan Williams, Jr’s “Just Like Selma” is a new social justice hymn that draws inspiration from the words of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.— "The arc of the moral universe is long, but it bends towards justice"—and echoes the sounds of traditional Civil Rights anthems. As new generations face renewed battles over voting rights, access, and equality, “Just Like Selma” reminds us that the courage and strategy of those who marched across the Edmund Pettus Bridge remain urgently relevant. We stand at a crossroads once again, and the time to unite and act is now.
Submitter Statement
Through his multidisciplinary artistry, Nolan Williams, Jr. harnesses the power of music, theater, film, and cultural programming to tell stories that celebrate African American history, amplify social justice, and inspire communities globally.
Key Cast
Zacardi Cortez
Beverly Crawford
Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church Mass Choir
Other Credits
Producer / Director: Nolan Williams, Jr.
Composer: Nolan Williams, Jr.
Assistant Director: Mike D. DuBose
Live Production Director: William Haywood