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4 Little Girls 1997

During the civil rights movement, a horrific bombing at a Birmingham church on September 15, 1963, resulted in the deaths of four young girls. This documentary explores the tragedy and its impact, sharing the stories of the victims and their families. Through interviews with historians, witnesses, and prominent figures like Bill Cosby and George Wallace, the film examines the events leading up to the bombing and its lasting effects on the community.

During the civil rights movement, a horrific bombing at a Birmingham church on September 15, 1963, resulted in the deaths of four young girls. This documentary explores the tragedy and its impact, sharing the stories of the victims and their families. Through interviews with historians, witnesses, and prominent figures like Bill Cosby and George Wallace, the film examines the events leading up to the bombing and its lasting effects on the community.

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88

Metascore

7.4

User Score

Rotten Tomatoes
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100%

TOMATOMETER

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90%

User Score

IMDb

7.8 /10

IMDb Rating

TMDB

73

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Awards & Nominations for 4 Little Girls

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70th Academy Awards 1998

Spike Lee
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Documentary (Feature)

Spike Lee

3rd Critics' Choice Movie Awards 1998

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Best Documentary

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