The Body of Emmett Till (2016)
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.
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.
Genre: Documentary, History, Crime
Runtime: 8 min
Release Date: July 17, 2016
Cast
Screenplay
- Caroline Smith (Creative Producer)
Editing: Edward Felsenthal, Nancy Gibbs
Production: TIME Studios
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope
Keywords
photography, racism, lynching, hate crime, time magazine, media coverage, 1950s, activism, racial injustice, jim crow laws, african american history, historical images, influential, mississippi, historical documentary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Body of Emmett Till about?
- 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.
- Who stars in The Body of Emmett Till?
- The Body of Emmett Till stars Mamie Till Mobley, Bryan Stevenson, Roy Bryant, J.W. Milam.
- How long is The Body of Emmett Till?
- The Body of Emmett Till has a runtime of 8m (8 minutes).
- What genre is The Body of Emmett Till?
- The Body of Emmett Till is a Documentary, History, Crime film.
- Where was The Body of Emmett Till produced?
- The Body of Emmett Till was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Body of Emmett Till?
- The themes of The Body of Emmett Till include: Grassroots Revolution and the Spark of Hope.