TILL | “A Mother’s Power” Featurette
Art et pouvoir, Black representation, Civil Rights Movement, Diversité et inclusion, Faire société, La création et le rapport aux arts, Représentations
Published on Youtube in September 2022 by Amazon MGM Studios
Brief Overview
This featurette for the movie “TILL” highlights the story of Mamie Till Mobley, Emmett Till’s mother, and her powerful fight for justice after his brutal lynching. It underscores her role in sparking the Civil Rights Movement.
Highlights
- Mamie Till Mobley’s intentional use of her son’s image to expose the horrors of racial violence and galvanize change.
- Orion Pictures’ commitment to providing a platform for diverse filmmakers and creating movies “by us and for us.”
- The film contextualizes Emmett Till’s story as a crucial turning point in the American Civil Rights Movement.
- Mamie Till Mobley’s transformation from grieving mother to a powerful advocate for justice.
- The film’s intention to focus on hope and resilience, ending with a message of unity and change.
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