

The Body of Emmett Till
2016 · Movie · 8m
DocumentaryHistoryCrime
"Emmett Till was brutally killed in the summer of 1955. At his funeral, his mother forced the world to reckon with the brutality of American racism."
Overview
Emmett Till was brutally killed in the summer of 1955. At his funeral, his mother forced the world to reckon with the brutality of American racism. This short documentary was commissioned by "Time" magazine for their series "100 Photos" about the most influential photographs of all time.
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- Mamie Till MobleyCast
- Bryan StevensonCast
- Roy BryantCast
- J.W. MilamCast
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photographyracismlynchinghate crimetime magazinemedia coverage1950sactivismracial injusticejim crow lawsafrican american historyhistorical images























