Till

Till

Written By Apo June 26, 2026 Add Comment

The true story of Mamie Till Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi.

Movie Information

Release Date	2022-10-14
Runtime	131 Minutes
Language	EN
Rating	7.3/10

Story Summary

Till chronicles the harrowing aftermath of Emmett Till’s 1955 murder in Mississippi and the unwavering determination of his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, to seek justice. The film follows Mamie's courageous decision to hold an open-casket funeral, exposing the brutal reality of racial violence to a nation, and the legal battle that ensued, highlighting the early sparks of the Civil Rights Movement.

Review

A powerful, unflinching drama that balances intimate family grief with historic significance. Danielle Deadwyler delivers a tour‑de‑force performance, embodying Mamie's quiet strength and fierce resolve. The film’s restrained direction lets the emotional weight of the true story speak for itself, making it both a sobering reminder of America’s past and a call to remember the personal cost of injustice.

Main Cast

Danielle Deadwyler
Jalyn Hall
Frankie Faison
Haley Bennett
John Douglas Thompson
Whoopi Goldberg
Jayme Lawson
Tosin Cole
Kevin Carroll
Sean Patrick Thomas

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Till based on a true story?

Yes, it dramatizes the real events surrounding Emmett Till’s murder and Mamie Till-Mobley’s pursuit of justice.

Who plays Mamie Till-Mobley?

Danielle Deadwyler portrays Mamie Till-Mobley.

Why was an open‑casket funeral significant?

Mamie chose an open casket to expose the brutality of the lynching, galvanizing national outrage and becoming a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement.