Witness History: Witness Archive 2017 - To Kill a Mockingbird

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 Oscars

Louise 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.

First broadcast on the BBC World Service in December 2017.

Published on Friday, 22nd December 2017.

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