The Murder of Emmett Till
Synopsis
A documentary examining the 1955 murder of a 14-year-old black boy from Chicago while visiting relatives in Mississippi, and the broad impact of his death, his funeral, and the subsequent trial and acquittal of his accused killers.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stanley Nelson
- Screenplay & Story
- Marcia Smith
- Original Title
- The Murder of Emmett Till
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 53m
- Production Studios
- Firelight Media
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stanley Nelson
Marcia Smith
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Stanley Nelson
Director
Marcia Smith
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What is The Murder of Emmett Till about?
A documentary examining the 1955 murder of a 14-year-old black boy from Chicago while visiting relatives in Mississippi, and the broad impact of his death, his funeral, and the subsequent trial and acquittal of his accused killers.
Who directed The Murder of Emmett Till?
The Murder of Emmett Till was directed by Stanley Nelson.
Who stars in The Murder of Emmett Till?
The principal cast of The Murder of Emmett Till includes Andre Braugher, Mamie Till Mobley, Carolyn Bryant, Roy Bryant.
When was The Murder of Emmett Till released and how long is it?
The Murder of Emmett Till was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 53m.