Scout, Atticus, and Boo - A Celebration of Fifty Years of To Kill a Mockingbird

To commemorate the 50th anniversary of Harper Lee’s beloved classic To Kill a Mockingbird, filmmaker Mary Murphy has interviewed prominent figures—including Oprah, Anna Quindlen, and Tom Brokaw—on how the book has impacted their lives. These interviews are compiled in Scout, Atticus, and Boo, the perfect companion to one of the most important American books of the 20th Century. Scout, Atticus, and Boo will also feature a foreword from acclaimed writer Wally Lamb.

This collection explores the enduring power of Harper Lee’s masterpiece through:

Exclusive Interviews: Hear from prominent figures including Oprah Winfrey, Tom Brokaw, and Anna Quindlen as they share personal stories of how To Kill a Mockingbird changed their perspectives. Cultural Impact: Discover how a single novel influenced the civil rights movement, shaped American culture, and became what Oprah calls “our national novel.” Literary Analysis: A foreword by acclaimed author Wally Lamb and contributions from other writers offer fresh insights into the novel’s characters, themes, and masterful storytelling. Harper Lee’s Legacy: Explore the life of the famously private author and the enduring mystery of why the woman who created an American classic never published another book.