4 Little Girls
“On that Birmingham Sunday the blood ran like wine”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Maxine McNair
Self - Mother of Denise McNair
Chris McNair
Self - Father of Denise McNair
Helen Pegues
Self - Denise's Aunt
Queen Nunn
Self - Neighbor of Denise McNair
Arthur Hanes Jr.
Self - Defense Attorney for Bob Chambliss
Howell Raines
Self - New York Times Editor
Harold McNair
Self - Denise's Uncle
Carole C. Smitherman
Self - Denise's Childhood Friend
Wamo Reed Robertson
Self - Carole's Aunt
Dianne Braddock
Self - Carole's Sister
Carolyn Lee Brown
Self - Carole's Childhood Friend
Alpha Robertson
Self - Mother of Carole Robertson
Wyatt Tee Walker
Self - Former Executive Director of SCLC
Fred Lee Shuttlesworth
Self - Pres. of the Alabama Christian Movement for Human Rights
Florence Terrell
Self - School Teacher
Gwendolyn White
Self - School Teacher
Doris Lockhart
Self - Neighbor of Cynthia Wesley
Gerald Colbert
Self - Cynthia's Childhood Neighbor
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 9, 1997
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Spike Lee
- Screenplay & Story
- Spike Lee
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- 4 Little Girls
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- 40 Acres and a Mule Filmworks
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Spike Lee
Spike Lee
Terence Blanchard
Ellen Kuras
Sam Pollard
Spike Lee, Sam Pollard, Sheila Nevins
Department Leadership Roster
Spike Lee
Director
Spike Lee
Producer
Ellen Kuras
Director of Photography
Sam Pollard
Editor
Spike Lee
Writer
Sam Pollard
Producer
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About 4 Little Girls
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What is 4 Little Girls about?
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.
Who directed 4 Little Girls?
4 Little Girls was directed by Spike Lee.
Who stars in 4 Little Girls?
The principal cast of 4 Little Girls includes Maxine McNair, Chris McNair, Helen Pegues, Queen Nunn, Arthur Hanes Jr..
When was 4 Little Girls released and how long is it?
4 Little Girls was released in 1997 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for 4 Little Girls?
The original motion picture soundtrack for 4 Little Girls was composed by Terence Blanchard.