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JamesG · 04-04-2012, 03:56 PM

President Obama to Introduce Screening of To Kill a Mockingbird at White House
4/4/2012
by Gregg Kilda

President Obama will introduce a screening of To Kill a Mockingbird, marking the movie's 50th anniversary, at the White House Family Theater on Thursday. Children from Washington, D.C. area schools have been invited to attend.

Also on hand will be:

Mary Badham, who portrays Scout in the film
Veronique Peck, whose late husband Gregory Peck starred in the film as attorney Atticus Finch
Howard Stringer, chairman of the AFI board of trustees
Ron Meyer, president and COO of Universal Studios
Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO
Arne Duncan, the U.S. Secretary of Education

Obama also will introduce a primetime broadcast of the film on the USA Network on April 7.

"I'm deeply honored that President Obama will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird," Harper Lee, who wrote the novel on which the book is based, said.

"I believe it remains the best translation of a book to film ever made, and I'm proud to know that Gregory Peck's portrayal of Atticus Finch lives on – in a world that needs him now more than ever."

"'To Kill a Mockingbird' is an American treasure – a film of family and fatherhood, justice and equality – all so richly embodied in the character of Atticus Finch," Gazzale said.

"We are honored to screen the film in the White House, where AFI was born, and to partner with USA Network and Universal Pictures to inspire generations of movie lovers to discover and rediscover this classic American film."

April 5 would also have been Peck’s 96th birthday. The actor had a long association with the American Film Institute, serving as founding chairof the AFI Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1969.

He received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1989.

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also plans to celebrate the film’s anniversary with a screening at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater on April 11.

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...e-house-308235

AKA · 04-04-2012, 04:02 PM

Mockingbird remains my favorite book, and one of my favorite movies.

Edison · 04-05-2012, 02:59 AM

Wonderwork.

Penny Lane · 04-05-2012, 03:32 AM

Awesome movie!

Jaqui-Michel · 04-05-2012, 09:29 PM

i remember finding this book on my 10th grade reading list and rolling my eyes because I had to read it. Little did I know that it would be become my all-time favorite book and movie. It's incredible that Harper Lee only wrote one book that turned into a masterpiece.

04-04-2012, 03:56 PM	#1
JamesG Freakshow Moderator Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 01, 2008 Location: Brooklyn, NY Posts: 57,161	President Obama Honors "To Kill a Mockingbird's" 50th Anniversary *President Obama to Introduce Screening of To Kill a Mockingbird* at White House** 4/4/2012 by Gregg Kilda President Obama will introduce a screening of To Kill a Mockingbird, marking the movie's 50th anniversary, at the White House Family Theater on Thursday. Children from Washington, D.C. area schools have been invited to attend. Also on hand will be: Mary Badham, who portrays Scout in the film Veronique Peck, whose late husband Gregory Peck starred in the film as attorney Atticus Finch Howard Stringer, chairman of the AFI board of trustees Ron Meyer, president and COO of Universal Studios Bob Gazzale, AFI president and CEO Arne Duncan, the U.S. Secretary of Education Obama also will introduce a primetime broadcast of the film on the USA Network on April 7. "I'm deeply honored that President Obama will be celebrating the 50th anniversary of To Kill a Mockingbird," Harper Lee, who wrote the novel on which the book is based, said. "I believe it remains the best translation of a book to film ever made, and I'm proud to know that Gregory Peck's portrayal of Atticus Finch lives on – in a world that needs him now more than ever." "'To Kill a Mockingbird' is an American treasure – a film of family and fatherhood, justice and equality – all so richly embodied in the character of Atticus Finch," Gazzale said. "We are honored to screen the film in the White House, where AFI was born, and to partner with USA Network and Universal Pictures to inspire generations of movie lovers to discover and rediscover this classic American film." April 5 would also have been Peck’s 96th birthday. The actor had a long association with the American Film Institute, serving as founding chairof the AFI Board of Trustees from 1967 to 1969. He received the AFI Life Achievement Award in 1989. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences also plans to celebrate the film’s anniversary with a screening at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater on April 11. http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/new...e-house-308235 Attached Images

04-05-2012, 02:59 AM	#3
Edison Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 01, 2006 Posts: 2,430	Wonderwork. Attached Images

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Penny Lane Butter Pie Forum Icon Join Date: Jul 03, 2001 Location: Beneath the blue suburban skies Posts: 51,261	Awesome movie!
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04-05-2012, 09:29 PM	#5
Jaqui-Michel Brick City Citizen Frequent Poster Join Date: Mar 22, 2006 Location: New Jersey Posts: 355	i remember finding this book on my 10th grade reading list and rolling my eyes because I had to read it. Little did I know that it would be become my all-time favorite book and movie. It's incredible that Harper Lee only wrote one book that turned into a masterpiece.
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04-04-2012, 04:02 PM	#2
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Mockingbird remains my favorite book, and one of my favorite movies.