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The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till (2005): Ratings & Box Office

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The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till is a 2005 biographical documentary directed by Keith Beauchamp. It runs 1 hour 10 minutes and earned $204,956 worldwide. Critics gave it 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.

IMDb rating
7.7/10
worldwide gross
$205K
Metascore
80
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The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 10m (70 min)
Director
Keith Beauchamp
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till About?

The premise of The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till without spoilers.

This documentary explores the heartbreaking story of Emmett Louis Till, a 14-year-old from Chicago whose encounter with a white woman in Mississippi in the 1950s led to a tragic and pivotal moment in the Civil Rights Movement. The film recounts the events surrounding his murder and the subsequent trial, highlighting the deep-seated racial injustice of the era. It also focuses on the bravery of Till’s family, who insisted on an open-casket funeral to expose the brutality of his death and challenge the oppressive system.

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till Themes & Keywords

· 13 tags
  • teenage boy
  • social injustice
  • racial tension
  • family tragedy
  • deep south
  • compassion
  • civil rights
  • acquittal
  • 1950s
  • racism
  • murder
  • mississippi
+1 more
  • african american
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Crew

The Director of The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till

Directed by Keith Beauchamp.

Ratings

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till 80 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.7/10.

Box office

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till Box Office

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till grossed $204,956 worldwide.

2005 box office

Worldwide gross

$205K

US & Canada
$205K
Videos

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till.

The Untold Story Of Emmett Louis Till (Official Trailer)

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FAQ

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till FAQ: Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till?

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).

When was The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till released?

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till was released on August 17, 2005.

Who directed The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till?

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till was directed by Keith Beauchamp.

How much did The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till make at the box office?

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till grossed $204,956 worldwide.

How is The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till rated?

The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till has 7.7/10 on IMDb, 80 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.

Does The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till have a post-credit scene?

No. The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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