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The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till
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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0821575547253
Format: Black & White, Color, DVD-Video, Full Screen, NTSC
Label: Velocity / Thinkfilm
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: Velocity / Thinkfilm
MPN: DTF54725D
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Velocity / Thinkfilm
Region Code: 1
Release Date: February 28, 2006
Running Time: 70 minutes
Studio: Velocity / Thinkfilm
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
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Editorial Review:
Simple yet riveting, The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till articulates the madness of racism in the South of the 1950s. Combining archival photos and footage with deeply felt interviews, this documentary tells the harrowing story of what happened when a mischievous 14 year old black boy from Chicago, visiting his relatives in Mississippi, whistled at a white woman in the street. The lynching that followed was so gruesome that a media circus surrounded the trial--and what stunned the nation was not only the crime, but the blithe unconcern the citizens of a small Mississippi town felt toward the brutal murder of a black teenager. The interviews suspensefully unveil the story, moving from the viewpoint of Till's mother to the perspective of his Southern cousins to actual film of Till's uncle, who had the astonishing courage to accuse the two killers in court. Till's mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, addressed the entire country in news footage, begging that something be done so that her son did not die in vain. The awkward, un-media-savvy quality of the 1950s interviews may seem to come from another world, but the harsh truth of what happened sprang all too clearly from America's still unresolved racial conflicts. A passionate, compelling documentary. --Bret Fetzer
In August 1955, Mamie Till-Mobley of Chicago sent her only child, 14 year-old Emmett Louis Till, to visit relatives in the Mississippi Delta. Little did she know that only 8 days later, Emmett would be abducted from his Great-Uncle's home, brutally beaten and murdered by one of the oldest Southern taboos: whistling at a white woman in public. The murderers were soon arrested but later acquitted of murder by an all-white, all-male jury.
Keith Beauchamp's groundbreaking film is the result of a 10-year journey to uncover the truth behind the nightmarish murder of an innocent African-American teenager. Emmett's brutal murder - and his family's brave actions in the horrifying aftermath- served as a major impetus for America's civil rights movement and led to Rosa Parks and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. to make decisions that changed the course of history.
Discover for yourself why the Chicago Tribune wrote, "If you don't believe film can change the world, you haven't seen The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till."
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Emmett Louis Till
The writer, Keith A. Beau was able to capture the story of this historical icon: Emmett Louis Till,and present it in DVD form in a very creative way. This DVD offered my first introduction to who Emmett Louis Till was. Priorly, I did not realize that he was named among the other african americans who died tragically. Thank you.
Rating: - Heartbreaking and uplifting
This documentary is heart-breaking and yet uplifting at the same time. The strength and bravery of the witnesses, including Emmett Till's uncle, who had to leave Mississippi after testifying at the murderers' trial, shows the heroic nature of the family of this child. The horrific pictures of the corpse and the heartrending photographs of his mother when she was preparing to view the body are an integral part of this documentary as are the witnesses stories of what happened that night.
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Rating: - This is a really good depiction of an almost forgotten story.
One day when the kids were home I forced them to watch this story on PBS. Fast forward a few years. My youngest daughter needed a history fair project and she chose this story. Her history teacher did not know this story nor did her classmates. She won the history fair at her school with a dramatic reacreation in which two of her friends also played some of the characters. My daughter plays the guitar and played amazing grace for the scene where the mom sees her boy in a coffin and allows the ... Read More
Rating: - Gripping
Strong political views but this is a very well made documentary that provides factual insight into the mindset that prevailed during the time the incident took place. Well researched and passionately put together, it's a must see for anyone with any interest in recent american history of race relations and civil rights.
Rating: - Excellent...Very Informative
I learned quite a bit from watching this DVD regarding the death of Emmett Till. It was very well put together with first account interviews from family and friends. I recommend all family members to watch and learn a piece of history.
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