I thought the book and movie were guilty white liberal excrement and can’t stand when people defend such middlebrow crap but what do I know?
Not having been alive in the 30's and never having lived in Alabama I have no first hand knowledge to either confirm or refute the historical accuracy of this work.But it's my understanding that in the 30's black people weren't always treated in a reasonable fashion,or even close to it.If my belief is borne out by actual fact then this work is a powerful,and fully worthy,one.
If my belief is incorrect then your assessment ("middlebrow crap") is quite appropriate.Show me the evidence that my belief is unfounded and I'll come over to your side.