Episode description
One of the most successful American films of all time was released on Christmas Day 1962. To Kill a Mockingbird was written by the best-selling author Harper Lee.It starred Gregory Peck as lawyer Atticus Finch, who stood against prejudice in the Deep South of the USA. Directed by Robert Mulligan and produced by Alan J Pakula, the courtroom film drama was critically acclaimed and won multiple OscarsLouise Hidalgo spoke to Gregory Peck's son Carey Peck about the film, and about his family's long-standing friendship with the reclusive Harper Lee.Presented and produced by Louise Hidalgo.
