Re: The Watsons Go to Birmingham

Kortney

Posted on 11/19/10

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On 4/27/09, Sara wrote:
> Warning! I purchased this DVD from Amazon, but without a
> rating I knew I had to watch it first. I was very shocked
> that there was no warnings about this video as it was listed
> in a curriculum guide by Teacher Created Resources, which I
> find to be reputable. At the beginning of the movie it shows
> a man hanging from a tree and later shows the actual bodies
> of the girls in the mortuary, shown naked from the top up
> (mind you, two of the girls are in their early teens) and one
> of the girls with half of her head missing.
>
> I still plan on showing very carefully chosen bits and pieces
> of this movie, but I was very disappointed that this type of
> information was not provided. I hope that helps!
>
>
>
> On 5/18/08, Linda6OH wrote:
>> I read this book to my 6th graders every year, and they
>> love it. I have thought about showing Spike Lee's "Four
>> Little Girls" video after we finish the book, but was
>> afraid it wouldn't be appropriate for this age. It's not
>> rated and I haven't had a chance to watch it.
>>
>> Has anyone seen this and what do you think?

You said that you have this movie, "The Watsons go to
Birmingham". Where did you get your copy? I have read this book
with my middle schoolers two years in a row now and had NO idea
there was a movie! Last year I showed "Remember the Titans"
because it was the only movie I owned that was student friendly
and somewhat dealt with the issues exhibited in "The Watsons".
I would greatly appreciate it if you could give me any advice as
to where I could possibly find a copy for myself. Thank you so
much!

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