My Favorite Movies #39 – To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird 1962 Directed by Robert Mulligan Quick synopsis... Southern comforts abound in this big-screen adaptation of Harper Lee's novel as lawyer Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck, in an Oscar-winning role) defends an innocent black man (Brock Peters) against rape charges but ends up in a maelstrom of hate and prejudice. Meanwhile, with help from … Continue reading My Favorite Movies #39 – To Kill a Mockingbird

AFI #25 – To Kill a Mockingbird

To Kill a Mockingbird 1962 Directed by Robert Mulligan Netflix says... Southern comforts abound in this big-screen adaptation of Harper Lee's novel as lawyer Atticus Finch (Gregory Peck, in an Oscar-winning role) defends an innocent black man (Brock Peters) against rape charges but ends up in a maelstrom of hate and prejudice. Meanwhile, with help … Continue reading AFI #25 – To Kill a Mockingbird

So Many Cries

Something is clearly wrong with me. When I was a teenager, maybe 14 or 15, I remember reading To Kill a Mockingbird. I even saw the movie and a stage version. I don't remember getting emotional during any of those experiences with that story. Recently, I downloaded the audiobook to listen to as I drove … Continue reading So Many Cries