The Murder of Emmett Till (2003): Cast
The Murder of Emmett Till is a 2003 documentary directed by Stanley Nelson, starring Andre Braugher as Narrator, Roy Bryant and Mamie Till Mobley. It runs 53 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 53 min
- Director
- Stanley Nelson
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Firelight Media
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Murder of Emmett Till About?
The premise of The Murder of Emmett Till without spoilers.
The film chronicles the 1955 murder of 14‑year‑old Emmett Till, a Chicago boy visiting relatives in Mississippi, and follows the nationwide outrage his death sparked. It details his brutal killing, the televised funeral, the highly publicized trial that ended in the acquittal of his alleged murderers, and the lasting influence of the case on the emerging Civil Rights movement.
The Murder of Emmett Till Themes & Keywords
· 20 tags- racial tension
- civil rights
- civil rights movement
- 1950s
- year 1955
- whistling at a woman
- hate crime
- verdict
- court
- murder
- crime episode
- segregation
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- racial discrimination
- racism
- racial injustice
- race relations
- american south
- deep south
- racial prejudice
- character name in title
The Murder of Emmett Till Cast & Characters
Andre Braugher leads the cast as Narrator, with Roy Bryant and Mamie Till Mobley. Directed by Stanley Nelson; 4 actors are credited in all.
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Director Stanley Nelson
- Andre Braugher as Narrator
- Roy Bryant as themselves
- Mamie Till Mobley as themselves
- Carolyn Bryant as themselves
More from Stanley Nelson
More films directed by Stanley Nelson, best-rated first: Attica, Miles Davis: Birth of the Cool, Jonestown: The Life and Death of Peoples Temple and The Black Panthers: Vanguard of the Revolution.
The Murder of Emmett Till Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “American Experience: The Murder of Emmett Till” and “Emmett Till, le meurtre qui a changé l'Amérique”.
- Also known as
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- American Experience: The Murder of Emmett Till
- Emmett Till, le meurtre qui a changé l'Amérique
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Movies Like The Murder of Emmett Till
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till, Till and Murder in Mississippi.
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The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till 2005 -
Till 2022 -
Murder in Mississippi 1990 -
Murder on a Sunday Morning 2001 -
Murder in Mississippi 1965 -
The Murder of Fred Hampton 1971 -
Murder to Mercy: The Cyntoia Brown Story 2020 -
The Murder of Stephen Lawrence 1999 -
Ghosts of Mississippi 1996 -
The Murder of Mary Phagan 1988 -
Murder In Harlem 1935 -
Just Mercy 2019
The Murder of Emmett Till FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Murder of Emmett Till, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Murder of Emmett Till?
The Murder of Emmett Till runs 53 minutes.
When was The Murder of Emmett Till released?
The Murder of Emmett Till was released on January 17, 2003.
Who directed The Murder of Emmett Till?
The Murder of Emmett Till was directed by Stanley Nelson.
More films by Stanley Nelson Who is in the cast of The Murder of Emmett Till?
The Murder of Emmett Till stars Andre Braugher as Narrator, Roy Bryant and Mamie Till Mobley, among 4 credited actors.
Does The Murder of Emmett Till have a post-credit scene?
No. The Murder of Emmett Till has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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