My Nephew Emmett
Synopsis
This visually ravishing and thought-provoking work portrays one of the USA’s great shames—the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till by two white men in Mississippi—and movingly reminds us of this dark episode’s enduring relevance.
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MY NEPHEW EMMETT TRAILER - Oscar Shorts 2018
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
February 9, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Wilson, Jr.
- Screenplay & Story
- Kevin Wilson, Jr.
- Original Score
- Gavin Brivik
- Original Title
- My Nephew Emmett
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 19m
- Production Studios
- Tisch School of the Arts (NYU)
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Wilson, Jr.
Kevin Wilson, Jr.
Gavin Brivik
Laura Valladao
Alex DeMille
Lauren L. Owen, Kevin Wilson, Jr.
Department Leadership Roster
Kevin Wilson, Jr.
Director
Kevin Wilson, Jr.
Writer
Laura Valladao
Director of Photography
Gavin Brivik
Original Music Composer
Alex DeMille
Editor
Lauren L. Owen
Producer
Mark A. Terry
Production Design
Shalyn Johnson
Costume Design
Kevin Wilson, Jr.
Producer
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is My Nephew Emmett about?
This visually ravishing and thought-provoking work portrays one of the USA’s great shames—the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till by two white men in Mississippi—and movingly reminds us of this dark episode’s enduring relevance.
Who directed My Nephew Emmett?
My Nephew Emmett was directed by Kevin Wilson, Jr..
Who stars in My Nephew Emmett?
The principal cast of My Nephew Emmett includes Jasmine Guy, Charlie Talbert, Dane Rhodes, L.B. Williams, Dorian Davis.
When was My Nephew Emmett released and how long is it?
My Nephew Emmett was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 19m.
Who composed the musical score for My Nephew Emmett?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My Nephew Emmett was composed by Gavin Brivik.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My Nephew Emmett?
My Nephew Emmett holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).