To Kill A Mockingbird

Year

1962

Duration

124 minutes

Genres

Drama

Language

English

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Set in Depression-era Alabama in the 1930s, To Kill A Mockingbird is a tale about the effects of racism, ignorance and injustice. An idealistic white lawyer takes the case of a Black man falsely accused of committing an awful crime against a white woman. The story is told from the perspective of the lawyer's six-year-old daughter, Scout, who observes the prejudice and integrity among the townspeople and those involved in the trial with fascination. The film is a thought-provoking interpretation of the Pulitzer Prize winning book by author Harper Lee.

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Contains racist language, mild threat and mild sex references.

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To Kill A Mockingbird

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Duration

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Language

Synopsis

Director/s

Cast (in alphabetical order)

Also available with this film on Into Film+

3 RESOURCES

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Engaging for ages

This film is part of the following theme

Also available with this film on Into Film+

3 RESOURCES

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Bridge of Spies: Film Guide

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To Kill A Mockingbird: Film Guide

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Four Little Girls(1997)

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