"The Watsons Go to Birmingham": F, 9-20-2013: 8pm, Hallmark Channel; 4:47 min. video included

Sept. 15th, marks the 50th Anniversary of the bombing of the church in Birmingham, Alabama that killed four beautiful African American girls. Carole Robertson was one of the four girls who was a member of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Annually, JJOA celebrates Carole Robertson Day in remembrance of the sacrifices that were made during that time that directly impact our lives and current liberties.

Many of our children may already be familiar with the award winning chapter book, written by Christopher Paul Curtis (1995), which has been on numerous school reading lists and featured in many "book chats." So now, the movie adaptation of the book"The Watson's Go to Birmingham - 1963 " has finally come to the screen. The movie is produced by Tanya Lewis Lee, wife of Spike Lee. It took her 9 years to get the movie made because the studios did not think that our community would support the film. The movie like the book exposes children to an important and often difficult chapter of American History, the fight for civil rights. If you read the book then you'll remember the tragic bombing of the church that took the life of J & J member, Carole Robertson, which is pivotal to the plot.

The movie is scheduled to air on Friday, September 20th, 2013 at 8pm (EST) on the Hallmark Channel.So please check your local listing ASAP. The producers asked that we spread the word. Please support this film and also spread the word. This movie will be a great teachable moment for all of us.

The Watsons Go To Birmingham | Hallmark Channel  4:47 min. video