Movie Night (Till) 2 Hours

Friday, February 16th from 7:00pm to Friday, April 12th, 2024 5:00pm (CT)
Ayanna Johnson
Kierra Graham

The film "Till" portrays the tragic story of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy murdered in Mississippi in 1955 for allegedly whistling at a white woman. The movie delves into the events leading to Till's death, the trial of his killers, and the profound impact it had on the Civil Rights Movement. Till's murder was a significant catalyst for the movement, shedding light on the racial injustices African Americans faced in the Jim Crow South. The lack of justice for Till's killers sparked national outrage and contributed to the fight for racial equality. The photograph of Till's mutilated body published in Jet magazine emphasized the violence and injustice African Americans endured. Till's murder continues to influence the quest for racial justice and equality, reminding us of the imperative to address America's history of racism and violence.

Gave 2.00 hours between 02/16/2024 and 02/23/2024
Kay Kay Johnson

The movie “Till” was a very good movie. Although i knew about the story of Emmitt Till, but i didn’t know how much of an impact his death was on the community and people of color

Gave 2.00 hours on 02/16/2024
Justice Foster

I enjoyed this movie. It was very sad what happened to him and his mother was determined to get justice for her son’s brutal murder.

Gave 2.00 hours on 02/16/2024