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.

Cast

Mamie Till Mobley, Bryan Stevenson, Roy Bryant, J.W. Milam

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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.

When was "The Body of Emmett Till" released?

The Body of Emmett Till was released in 2016.

Who stars in "The Body of Emmett Till"?

The cast includes Mamie Till Mobley, Bryan Stevenson, Roy Bryant, J.W. Milam.