Cast
Maxine McNair
as Self - Mother of Denise McNair
Chris McNair
as Self - Father of Denise McNair
Helen Pegues
as Self - Denise's Aunt
Queen Nunn
as Self - Neighbor of Denise McNair
Arthur Hanes Jr.
as Self - Defense Attorney for Bob Chambliss
Howell Raines
as Self - New York Times Editor
Harold McNair
as Self - Denise's Uncle
Carole C. Smitherman
as Self - Denise's Childhood Friend
Wamo Reed Robertson
as Self - Carole's Aunt
Dianne Braddock
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1997
Runtime1h 42m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDocumentary, TV Movie
Votes57
DirectorSpike Lee
WritersSpike Lee
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.1 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known As4 Little Girls
About 4 Little Girls
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.
Directed by Spike Lee, 4 Little Girls leans on a strong ensemble — Maxine McNair, Chris McNair, Helen Pegues — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about documentary titles of 1997.
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