In this full-length documentary, Mary Murphy explores the enduring power, popularity & mystery that is Harper Lee. She interviews Oprah Winfrey, Wally Lamb Anna Quindlen, James McBride and others, and with rare cooperation from Harper Lee’s family and friends tells the story of a novel that became an American classic. In the newest edition of the film, Harper Lee from Mockingbird to Watchman, Murphy examines the rediscovered novel and its place alongside To Kill A Mockingbird.
Directed by Mary McDonagh Murphy
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Cast
Oprah Winfrey
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Mary Badham
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Tom Brokaw
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Rosanne Cash
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James Patterson
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Mary McDonagh Murphy
Director
Mary McDonagh Murphy
Writer
Mary McDonagh Murphy
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Popular Reviews
4 reviews
nezumi
2.0★ · 03/21/25
sat through 30 minutes of this before they even started to mention Harper Lee's early life
sat through 30 minutes of this before they even started to mention Harper Lee's early life
Maren Yearly
7.0★ · 03/18/26
Seth H
3.6★ · 10/14/16
Fryan Pan
4.6★ · 01/06/16
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