Atticus Finch trial "State of Alabama vs. Charles White, Alias," and Atticus Finch's defense of Tom Robinson in "To Kill a Mockingbird". In a letter to the author, Harper Lee herself noted the "obvious parallels" between the cases (Lee was 12 at the time of the Charles White trial) and between Atticus Finch and Foster Beck, though she also stated that she could not recall the trial, and that "To Kill a Mockingbird" was a work of fiction. Former President Barack Obama referenced Atticus Finch as an ideal American character. In addition Atticus was mentioned during one of Obama's speeches. In July
Fritz the Cat (film) done in the old cartoons, even while building on their strengths". As a result of these innovations, "Fritz" was selected by "Time Out" magazine as the 42nd greatest animated film, ranked at number 51 on the Online Film Critics Society's list of the top 100 greatest animated films of all time, and was placed at number 56 on Channel 4's list of the "100 Greatest Cartoons". Footage from the film was edited into the music video for Guru's 2007 song "State of Clarity". Fritz the Cat (film) Fritz the Cat is a 1972 American adult animated comedy film written and