Response to the Film “To Kill a Mockingbird”

The film “To Kill a Mockingbird” was based on Harper Lee's novel. It is set in a quiet Alabama town in the 1930s. It portrays deep racial problems and social injustice that existed in the South during Depression. It also shows poverty and growing up themes as it is told by a seven-year old girl called Scout. Racial problems and social injustice dominate the story. A black man, Tom Robinson is falsely accused of raping …

…explain to Jem the difficult adult issues and makes him aware that: “There are a lot of ugly things in this world, son. I wish I could keep them all away from you. That's never possible.” Overall, “To kill a mockingbird” is a powerful story that is as important today as it was in 1930s. The issues of racial prejudice, poverty and growing up are still relevant in our contemporary world, not only in America.