4 Little Girls

4 Little Girls

1997 · 102 min · EN · 7.3 (37 votes)
Dir. Spike Lee · Starring Maxine McNair, Chris McNair, Helen Pegues, Queen Nunn, Arthur Hanes Jr., Howell Raines · Music Terence Blanchard

On that Birmingham Sunday the blood ran like wine

Documentary

On September 15, 1963, a bomb destroyed a black church in Birmingham, Alabama, killing four young girls who were there for Sunday school. It was a crime that shocked the nation--and a defining moment in the history of the civil-rights movement. Spike Lee re-examines the full story of the bombing, including a revealing interview with former Alabama Governor George Wallace.

VIBE

A profound and gut-wrenching look at a pivotal moment in history. It’s a somber, infuriating, and deeply moving experience that demands reflection on systemic injustice and the enduring pain of loss. The steady pace allows the gravity of the events to truly sink in.

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