Georgia Public Broadcasting airs sneak peek screening of ‘Little Women’ mini-series May 6

MASTERPIECE’s three hour mini series adaptation officially airs on PBS May 13, continuing the following week

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TIMELESS CLASSIC: ‘Little Women’ has been adapted into new mediums at least 20 times over the last century

By Rebekah Fuchko Saturday May 5, 2018 05:00 AM EDT

Georgia Public Broadcasting is giving families a chance for a sneak peak at MASTERPIECE’s adaption of Little Women with the screening of the first episode of their three hour mini-series. Based on a book by Louisa May Alcott, the coming of age story officially airs on MASTERPIECE on PBS on Mother’s Day, May 13. Adapted into films, and other new mediums, on many occasions over the last century, Little Women follows four sisters growing up during the Civil War. Introduce the kids, or chase your own nostalgia by enjoying the first part of the timeless classic a week early — albeit a new version. Get there early for some MASTERPIECE swag. Seats are limited.

FREE. Sun., May 6. 4-5:30 p.m. Georgia Public Broadcasting, 260 14th St. http://www.gpb.org/events/2018/05/06/little-women-preview-screening.404-685-2400 .