Four Little Girls
"Four Little Girls" is a documentary film directed by Spike Lee, released in 1997. It focuses on the tragic bombing of the 16th Street Baptist Church in Birmingham, Alabama on September 15, 1963, which killed four African American girls: Addie Mae Collins, Denise McNair, Carole Robertson, and Cynthia Wesley. The film explores the impact of this event on the Civil Rights Movement and highlights the lives of the girls and their families.
The documentary features interviews, archival footage, and personal stories to convey the emotional weight of the tragedy. It emphasizes the broader social context of racial violence in the United States during the 1960s, aiming to educate viewers about the importance of remembering this pivotal moment in history.