4 Little Girls (1997)

Name: 4 Little Girls
Genre: Documentary, TV Movie
Released: 1997
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 7.2
Cast: Maxine McNair, Chris McNair, Helen Pegues, Queen Nunn, Arthur Hanes Jr.

1h 42m United States of America

Documentary TV Movie

Plot

On September 15, 1963, a tragic bombing at a Birmingham, Alabama church claimed the lives of four young girls attending Sunday school, leaving the nation in disbelief. This devastating act became a pivotal event in the civil rights movement. Spike Lee delves deep into the incident's background, exploring its impact and the societal context surrounding it. The documentary features poignant interviews, including a notable conversation with former Alabama Governor George Wallace, shedding light on the systemic racism that fueled such violence and the ongoing struggle for justice.

Cast

Maxine McNair Chris McNair Helen Pegues Queen Nunn Arthur Hanes Jr. Howell Raines Harold McNair Carole C. Smitherman Wamo Reed Robertson Dianne Braddock Carolyn Lee Brown Alpha Robertson Wyatt Tee Walker Fred Lee Shuttlesworth Florence Terrell