4 Little Girls (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 1997, 4 Little Girls is a documentary film directed by Spike Lee, running about 102 minutes. “On that Birmingham Sunday the blood ran like wine” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. 4 Little Girls stars Maxine McNair as Self - Mother of Denise McNair, Chris McNair as Self - Father of Denise McNair, Helen Pegues as Self - Denise's Aunt and Queen Nunn as Self - Neighbor of Denise McNair, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, 4 Little Girls has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 4 Little Girls page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch 4 Little Girls (1997)?
- In US, 4 Little Girls is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel and HBO Max, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is 4 Little Girls worth watching?
- 4 Little Girls holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in 4 Little Girls?
- 4 Little Girls stars Maxine McNair, Chris McNair, Helen Pegues, Queen Nunn and Arthur Hanes Jr..
- When was 4 Little Girls released?
- 4 Little Girls was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.