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The Body of Emmett Till

2016

8 minutes

DocumentaryHistoryCrime

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.

Top Cast

Mamie Till Mobley headshot

Mamie Till Mobley

Bryan Stevenson headshot

Bryan Stevenson

Roy Bryant headshot

Roy Bryant

J.W. Milam headshot

J.W. Milam