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Goodbye Miss 4th of July [VHS]

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This shocking but touching Disney film is based on the Christopher G. Janus novel Miss 4th of July,Goodbye is a reminder of other books and films such as"The Diary of Anne Frank" and "The Color Purple". Niki(Roxana Zal),a 17 year old girl, has immigrated with her parents from war torn Greece to a small town set in 1917 Montgomery West Virginia near Charleston around WW1.In their new home where the Ku Klux Klan thrives,Niki is apauled by the way the Klan treats certain people because of their ethnic,racial and religious differences.When she tries to befriends some African-Americans,the Klan brutally harasses both she and her family.She refuses to quit with friends at her aid and vows to stop the bigotry,racism and hatred that's representative of the minority of the townspeople.This movie also deals with a severe influenza epidemic that hits town which Niki courageously assists the ill and dying during that crises.Through all this because of her unselfish deeds to the community, she wins the coveted title"Miss 4th of July".This film has an excellent cast,Starring Roxana Zal, Lou Gossett Jr who portrays the character "Big John Creed" and sings superbly in the film "How Great Though Art",Chris Sarandon,Conchata Ferrell,Chynna Phillips and Chantal Contouri.It's a beautiful masterpiece against bigotry and hatred that's very well worth watching!!

This is one of my favorite movies. It is filled with such emotion and it typical of what I like to call "warm-fuzzy" movies. It is clean and a film that would be safe for older children. It is not for little children, because it deals with more adult subjects, but great for probably 8 and above.

We just picked this movie up kind of by accident at the movie rental store, but it was excellent. It's a very beautiful story with some significant ideas and a great portrait of the World War I era.

I saw this movie on the Disney Channel in the 1980s. It is the true life story of Nikki Janus, a teen immigrant from Greece. She and her family settle in a small town in West virginia and stand up against prejudice in the community.

I was raised on this lovely story and Anne of Green Gables. It's a wonderful true story about a young woman who stood up for what she believed in. Nikki and her parents immigrate from Greece to flee from the Turks only to encounter the KKK. Though Nikki's outspokeness often gets her and her family into trouble eventually she wins over the hearts of everyone. If you have never heard of this then I beg you to watch this wonderful story

I love this movie. It's so romantic and a little sad at the end, but such a classic. It has a lot to do with history and racism, but it's much more about love.
Get this if you are into oldies.

Ordered this as I wanted a copy for historical research. The local Library had it in their vault and I was not able to check it out.

Shipper sent it immediately and I got it in two days.

Highly recommend this person and their product.