Last month, America lost one of the country's greatest writers, Harper Lee. Her most renowned book, To Kill A Mockingbird, continues to be a cornerstone of American literature 56 years after it was first published.
In addition to having a massive impact on the literary world, the book's film adaptation has also become one of the film industries most revered classics. To kill a mockingbird was released in 1962. Gregory Peck's bold performance as lawyer Atticus Finch earned Peck an Oscar and the American Film Institue named Finch as the most influential hero of cinema. Regretfully, the movie's themes of acceptance and race are not only still relevant, but offer insight into the deep roots racism has planted in the US.
In honor of Lee's passing, Boston Public Radio watched To Kill A Mockingbird for our classic cinema challenge. Film expert Garen Daly joined us to discuss the film and whether it still holds up. You can watch the film here on Itunes or Youtube.
