VIRTUAL VIEWING PARTY To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

Movie Matinee virtual viewing party

Highly respected lawyer Atticus Finch, magnificently embodied by Gregory Peck, puts his career on the line when he agrees to defend a black man accused of rape. The trial and the events surrounding it are seen through the eyes of Finch’s six-year-old daughter Scout who spends much of her time with her older brother Jem and their friend Dill spying on their reclusive and mysterious neighbor, Boo Radley.

Based on Harper Lee’s semi-autobiographical novel, To Kill a Mockingbird won Academy Awards for Best Actor (Gregory Peck), Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Art Direction.

This will be a virtual event via Zoom and Beamafilm.

💥There is a TWO STEP registration process:
1. Register below to receive the Zoom meeting details.

CLICK HERE TO Register

2. Set up a Beamafilm account at least 2-3 days before the event. This is required to watch the film. It is 100% FREE for SMSA members.
(NB: No action is required if you already have a Beamafilm account through SMSA or another library)

Click here for instructions

To Kill a Mockingbird is a textbook example of a message movie done right – sober-minded and earnest, but never letting its social conscience get in the way of gripping drama.
— Rotten Tomatoes

To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)

Directed by Robert Mulligan

Produced by Alan J. Pakula

Screenplay by Horton Foote

Based on To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Music by Elmer Bernstein

Starring Gregory Peck, Mary Badham, Robert Duvall, Brock Peters

Duration: 129 minutes

How will the Virtual Screening work.

This “Virtual Viewing Party” will provide film lovers with an opportunity to discuss this film with like-minded people.

NB: You must set up a Beamafilm account to watch the film. Please do this at least 2-3 days before the event. Beamafilm is 100% FREE for SMSA members. Instructions are below. Click here for instructions.

We plan to convene in Zoom initially for a preliminary discussion where Peter Rainey will introduce and give some background information on the film’s production. We will then end the Zoom meeting, and members will be prompted to log into Beamafilm to watch the film. Following the film, we will reconvene on Zoom for a wrap up discussion and questions.

Schedule

IMPORTANT: SETTING UP A BEAMAFILM ACCOUNT

To watch this film, you will need to have a Beamafilm account. Please set up your Beamafilm account at least 2-3 days before the event. Beamafilm is 100% free for SMSA members. (No action is required if you already have an account).

It is your responsibility to do this ahead of time, as staff will not be available to assist you on the day of the screening. 

To set up your Beamafilm account.

• SMSA members can set up a Beamafilm account for FREE using your SMSA Member Number, which can be found on the back of your membership card or by emailing the Library at library@smsa.org.au. Beamafilm is 100% free for SMSA members.  Click here to set up your Beamafilm account.
• Non-members are welcome join SMSA at smsa.org.au/join Once the library has processed your membership and sent you your Member Number, you can then create your FREE Beamfilm account.  NB: Please allow 2-3 additional days for the Library to process your membership and send your SMSA Member Number to you. Memberships cannot be processed over the weekend.