It’s probably safe to say that there will not be another day quite like Friday in Selma for a long time.

Hundreds were in attendance at the packed Walton Theater to witness the premiere of “Selma” the movie in the city the film is named after.

Those that attended the showing seemed to enjoy the movie. When the film ended — all two hours and eight minutes of it — the crowd clapped in unison.

There’s something special about taking in a film just a few blocks from where civil rights marchers made history 50 years before.

Several in the theater were there that historic day in 1965 and now have seen it played out on the big screen.

Others were in the movie, playing extras, and got to watch themselves take part in a film being seen around the world.

The city should be commended for its efforts in getting the movie to Selma, its rightful home. It’s only fitting that a film about Selma can be seen on the same grounds those portrayed in the movie took a stand.

There has been some talk of historic inaccuracies in “Selma,” which have irked some 1960 historians.

It wouldn’t be surprising if a couple of details from the march were lost in the glitz and glam of Hollywood, but perhaps if nothing else, the movie can serve as a conversation starter.

Never before has there been as much talk as there is now about where Selma is going and the progress made during the last half century.

In a city where there’s still plenty of work to do, that can only be a positive movement for the future.

We recommend everybody take time to see “Selma” and form their own opinions.