TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD...June 24, 2023

This movie I think has the potential to transform the person who actually takes it all in. And it's a transformation still sorely needed in this world. It covers so much of honest living: a meaning of childhood, unity of humanity, neighborliness, a true picture of character, manliness, courage and tenderness. And even a model for facing evil and ignorance in the world. It made me more proud to be an Alabamian,home of the creative author.

Gregory Peck’s mighty performance as decent attorney Atticus Finch is the anchor of this adaptation of Harper Lee’s inspiring novel. Lee herself agreed—the author and actor kept in private touch for decades. The film is also about surrogate fathers and defenders; watch for a young Robert Duvall as the mysterious Boo Radley, a ghost and a hero. -- It puzzles me why it did not more profoundly and lastingly affect the eternal race problem in our nation..when one of our own, perhaps somewhat unconsciously, can lay it out so clearly in story? The nation has continued to violate its message all along with every imaginable excuse. But maybe it did help alter history...The'Civil rights' movement.