THE GIST: When a small-town young black man in Depression-era Alabama is accused of raping a white woman, the guilty verdict is a foregone conclusion, in spite of the scant evidence. But when Atticus Finch is appointed to be his lawyer, his investigation seems to lead to a different result. Will he be able to convince the all-white jury?To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic of both literary and cinematic worlds, and for good reason. It also feels very current, which is all the more upsetting when one realizes that hardly any progress has been made in almost six decades.
Gregory Peck won a Best Lead Actor Oscar for his performance, one of three Oscars the movie won out of eight nominations, which included Picture and Director.
The story is well told and the parallel tale about the secluded neighbor is just as powerful, as it speaks of people's prejudices and unfounded fears towards others who might be or look different.
THE BOTTOM LINE: This is well deservedly considered a classic and its message of acceptance is one we all need to be reminded of over and over again. Especially in the current #BlackLivesMatter environment, To Kill a Mockingbird is a must see.
Grade: 8
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