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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.”

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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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Alternative Titles

The Body of Emmett Till | 100 Photos | TIMEUS
Status
Released
Original Title
The Body of Emmett Till
Production Countries
United States of America

Cast

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Mamie Till Mobley

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Bryan Stevenson

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Roy Bryant

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J.W. Milam

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