The true story of Mamie Till Mobley’s relentless pursuit of justice for her 14 year old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.
- Released:
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: Danielle Deadwyler, Jalyn Hall, Whoopi Goldberg, Frankie Faison, Haley Bennett, Jayme Lawson, Tosin Cole, Kevin Carroll, Sean Patrick Thomas, John Douglas Thompson, Roger Guenveur Smith, Princess Elmore, Josh Ventura, Ed Amatrudo, Gail Everett-Smith, Brendan Patrick Connor, Tim Ware, Keisha Tillis, Kevin Brown, Bradley King, J.P. Edwards, Jackson Beals, Summer Rain Menkee, Reid Jameson Smith, Mike Dolphy, Ralph Hughes, Ed Sturdivant, Rakeem Massingill, Al Mitchell, Lee Spencer, Njema Williams, Sean Michael Weber, Alyssa Talbot, Euseph Messiah, James Sanders III, Thea Clark, Jamie Renell, Friedman Twinkies, Jonathan D. Williams, Jaylin Webb, Eric Whitten, Diallo Thompson, Cora Maple Lindell, David Caprita, Elizabeth Youman, Charles T. Massey, Angela Yale, Phil Biedron, Carol J. Mckenith, Torey Adkins, Maurice Johnson, Noel Sampson, Brandon P. Bell, Oz Keenum, Destin Freeman, Bree Fyffe, Josh Mendez Sr., Marcus Atkins, Darian Rolle, Brennan Schram, Melina Datta, Blaine Huslig, Ryan Austin Bryant, Richard Nash
- Director: Chinonye Chukwu
Comments
- boarders - 2 October 2023
A wasted opportunity
In reality this was a gripping story wasted by Hollywood..... where was the angst, the anger, the revulsion, the righteous indignation and outrage.... A heinous crime against a young, black man downgraded to a storyline that lacked any empathy or feeling... It pales in the shadow of movies like To Kill A Mockingbird..... and the magnificent acting of Gregory Peck... As an historian who has taught the Till case to a huge number of pupils I was hugely disappointed by the lack of villains... the lack of someone to hate... There were obvious targets.. Both Bryant & Milam plus the obnoxious Sheriff Clarence Strider BUT none of them made an impact... - imlong54 - 30 July 2023
A Worthwhile story told poorly
I was really looking forward to seeing this film, and the was completely involved during the first hour.
But as the movie wore on, I began to lose interest. There might be a compelling story about Mamie and the trial of Emmet Till's murderers, but it isn't told well here.
Performances are quite good with Danielle Deadwyler a standout. Hers is the only character that's really fleshed out and maybe that's the film's biggest failure. It's too busy trying to get its message across instead of giving us characters we really care about and a story that grips one from beginning to end.
Overall a big disappointment after a promising start. - clarachampagne - 11 May 2023
Suspense
I liked this movie. History really has me more because it makes it possible to prove that segregation must not be underestimated and it has really been able to denounce the fact that it still exists in America and that even if the situation has improved and Americans are evolving, segregation is still very present in certain countries of America such as the Mississippi. The fact that the story is real has really raised awareness. The role of the characters is very well played, the mother's sadness was felt a lot at some point. Among the films I was able to see in the cinema, Emmet Till was a very moving and touching film I very much hoped that the fate of the young boy would improve. The scene where he gets kidnapped really saddened me and proved that in America it is always easier to believe people of white colors. The staging is also good. I put a score of 7 out of ten to this film I recommend it to you. - arylaroccany - 12 December 2022
A must-watch!
I was aware of Emmett Till's story but not to this extent!
The care, and attention to detail, of the crew behind this movie is remarkable, the actors portrayed a gut wrenching, emotional, oscar-worthy performance that I believe certainly impacted and moved the viewers into learning and researching more about Emmett Till's story.
The only problem with this movie is that it's not getting the traction it deserves. The movie was not as graphic as I thought it would be and could easily be watched with family members.
Just a side note: Whoopi Goldberg's performance is representative of why she's an EGOT and Danielle Deadwyler was spot on in every scene, she shines from beginning to end. - PedroPires90 - 26 November 2022
Incredible
Danielle Deadwyler! From beginning to end she is mesmerizing and commands this film with a huge screen presence that seems to fill everything up making you almost forget that other actors are doing a great job and that there are also lots of good production values around her. Her courtroom scene will go around the world, but in fact, there are several scenes at a similar level in what is one of the most impressive performances I have ever seen.
As for the film, Till is surprisingly good and engaging. I thought it could make the mistake of exploring tragedy too much and becoming too much about pity, but, it's a lot about hope, about changing a little bit of the world around us to be able to change everything else little by little.
This is a particularly sensitive topic for me, not just because of the tragic death of an innocent boy. Racists disgust me, they make my pulse go up and I feel disgusted whenever I see certain types of behavior. At times the movie made me feel that I admit. Felt that anger. However, everything the boy's mother does with that pain is revitalizing and a huge slap in a world too cruel for so many innocent people.
Chukwu's directorial achievement is a huge surprise. She takes a super heavy theme and incorporates strong dialogue and a great pace using a script that carefully treated this shameful part of history with the greatest care as needed. It's a great movie and not just a vehicle for a great actress. It honors that innocent boy, his family, and many others that passed through similar tragedies. In the end, reminds us that this fight must be a daily one. - RebelPanda - 16 November 2022
Timelessly important story
Danielle Deadwyler is an exceptional talent-her subtle expressions, vocal affectations, and impactful voice embody Mamie Till-Mobley. Deadwyler's stellar performance evolves to convey Mamie's progression from fearful and unaware to becoming a powerful activist. This is her movie, a heart-wrenching and poignant story about grief before an educational period piece. Emmit Till's legacy is known well nationwide, even though we haven't come far as a country since his gruesome murder. There are the basic components of his story, however, the aftermath following Mamie is the key driving force of the film.
