BRASELTON - As publicity swirls around a soon-to-be published book by the acclaimed author, Harper Lee, the Braselton Visitors Bureau presents the classic “To Kill A Mockingbird” movie on Saturday, July 18. The movie is based on Miss Harper’s first best-selling book.
Atticus Finch is an idealistic lawyer in a Depression-era, racially divided Alabama town in the 1930s. He agrees to defend a young black man accused of raping a white woman. The movie’s heroine is Scout Finch, a 6-year-old tomboy who carries viewers on an odyssey through the fires of prejudice and injustice of 1932.
The 129-minute drama is rated PG-13 for mature content. It stars Gregory Peck, Brock Peters and Mary Badham and won three Oscars – best actor, screenplay and art direction – in addition to two Golden Globes – best actor and musical score.
12 Stone Church of Braselton is this movie’s sponsor. The presentation begins at dusk in the Braselton Park - and there will be no charge to attend. Movie patrons are invited to bring chairs or blankets and concessions are available. The movies under the Braselton stars are presented five times this summer by the Braselton Visitors Bureau. For more information, visit www.downtownbraselton.com .
