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The Body of Emmett Till
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THE BODY OF EMMETT TILL

"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."

20160h 8m
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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.

Cast

Mamie Till Mobley

Mamie Till Mobley

Bryan Stevenson

Bryan Stevenson

Roy Bryant

Roy Bryant

J.W. Milam

J.W. Milam

Movie Vibe

Suspense6.1
Emotion5.6
Complexity6.3
Humor5.8
Realism10
Action5.4
Darkness6.5

Who would enjoy this

Recommended for

  • people who enjoy learning through film
  • fans of moral complexity and intrigue

May not appeal to

  • those seeking nonstop action
  • those looking for narrative fiction

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