Obama Introduces 'To Kill A Mockingbird' "Half a century later, the power of this extraordinary film endures. It still speaks to us. It still tells us something about who we are as a people, and the common values that we all share. So I hope you enjoy the film, and if you haven’t already, I hope you get a chance to read the book. It’s an American classic, and it’s one of my family’s favorites. Now, 'To Kill A Mockingbird.'"Related: NewsBusters