4 Little Girls
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Subjects:
African American Studies, Civil Rights, History, Racism |
Grade Level: JrH-Adult
Producer: Direct Cinema
Closed Captioned: No |
Running Time: 143 mins
Country of Origin: United States
Study Guide: Yes |
Copyright Date: 1998
Available in French: No
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The 16th Street Baptist Church was a large church with a history in the black community that began in 1873. Being close to the downtown area, it was an ideal location to hold rallies and meetings. On Sunday morning, September 15th, 1963, the church was not holding a rally but was beginning a monthly youth day service. Twenty pounds of dynamite exploded in the building, shattering windows around the church and in some of the neighbouring buildings. It was under the fallen debris that the bodies of the young girls were found - Denise McNair, Addie Mae Collins, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley died because of the colour of their skin. A Spike Lee Production. |
Awards: A 1998 Academy Award Nominee.
