The Murder of Emmett Till

The Murder of Emmett Till

Director: Stanley Nelson

Writer: Marcia Smith

A documentary examining the 1955 murder of a 14-year-old black boy from Chicago while visiting relatives in Mississippi, and the broad impact of his death, his funeral, and the subsequent trial and acquittal of his accused killers.

53 min Rating: 6.8/10 Released

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Mamie Till Mobley
Mamie Till Mobley
Self (archive footage)
Carolyn Bryant
Carolyn Bryant
Self (archive footage)

Movie Info

Director: Stanley Nelson

Writer: Marcia Smith

Production Companies: Firelight Media

Countries: United States of America

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