A Must-See Movie: Till
A Brief Review of the Movie “Till”
The Opening Statement
Yesterday I had the chance to watch the movie Till. The film is based on the true story of Emmett Till, a 14-year-old boy from Chicago who was brutally murdered in Mississippi in 1955 after allegedly flirting with a white woman. It is a powerful film that tells his story and the story of his mother, Mamie Till. The movie does an excellent job of humanizing Till and bringing his story to life.
This powerful film masterfully depicts the events leading up to Till’s death and the aftermath of his murder. The acting is top-notch, and the attention to detail is impressive. It is a must-see for anyone interested in black history, American history, or the Civil Rights Movement.
Direct Examination: What I Did Like
I liked that the movie focused on Mamie’s perspective because it gave a very personal look at what she went through after her son’s death. It was also interesting to see how she used his death to further the civil rights movement.
Till’s murder was a major catalyst for the civil rights movement. His killers were acquitted by an all-white jury, which outraged many people inside and outside the black community. The trial also brought to light the rampant racism and violence commonplace in the Jim Crow South.
The movie did a great job of depicting how racism was ingrained in every aspect of society in the Jim Crow South. The characters in the film spewed racist slurs, and it may be eye-opening for some people to see just how bad things were back then.
The movie did an upstanding job of humanizing Emmett Till. Too often, when we talk about historical figures, we forget they were real people with real lives. “Till” helped remind me of that by showing us scenes from Emmett’s life before he was killed. We see him playing with his cousins, attending church, and goofing off at school. These scenes humanize Till and make his story more relatable.
I also liked how the movie portrayed the strength of Till’s mother, Mamie Till-Mobley. After her son’s body was returned to her, she insisted on an open-casket funeral so the world could see what had been done to her sweet baby boy. This act took tremendous courage and helped galvanize the Civil Rights Movement.
I also thought the acting was well done. The actors effectively conveyed the fear, anger, and hopelessness many black people felt during that time. Overall, the film did a good job of capturing the events leading up to Till’s murder and the aftermath.
The film does an excellent job of conveying the sense of fear and injustice that black people faced during this period. Unfortunately, this same racial hatred still exists today.
It is eye-opening and heartbreaking, but it is also ultimately inspirational. The movie reminded me how proud I am to be an African-American attorney. It is such an honor and privilege to have the opportunity to fight against some of the travesties of justice that still exist today. Everyone should see this movie so that we can learn from our past and ensure that such atrocities never happen again.
Cross-Examination: What I didn’t Like
First off, I felt like it dragged on a bit too much. At two hours and 10 minutes, it could have easily been cut down by at least 30 minutes, and that is just my opinion.
However, to the contrary, the ending was too abrupt and left me wanting more. Also, I would have liked some clips of actual footage during that time, especially during the closing credits.
Closing Argument
If you are looking for a well-made, informative, and moving film, I highly recommend Till. It is an excellent portrayal of a tragic event in our history, and it serves as an important reminder of how far we have come as a nation and how much further we need to go. Black history is American history, and this movie does an outstanding job of telling Emmett Till’s story. In addition to being a powerful and moving portrayal of Till’s life, the film is also a reminder of just how far we have come as a country — and how much work we still have to do.
Verdict
The verdict( my rating) for the movie is Innocent. However, the verdict for Till’s murderers should have been guilty!
Review scale:
Innocent is 5 Stars
Not Guilty is 4 Stars
Hung Jury is 3 Stars
Mistrial is 2 Stars
Guilty is 1 Star
