Murder in America: The Lynching of Emmett Till

Screenplay

• Wheeler Parker (Book)

Keywords

racism, teenage boy, lynching, 1950s, racial injustice, african american, mississippi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Murder in America: The Lynching of Emmett Till about?

Based on A Few Days Full of Trouble by Reverend Wheeler Parker, Jr. and Christopher Benson, the feature doc will explore two parallel tracks of the Till story. One set in motion by the last four years of an FBI investigation with details never before revealed, including significant new revelations of the case and its discoveries. The traumatic memory of Parker Jr., last surviving witness to the crime and Till’s cousin, drives that investigation. The second track is a deep immersion into the latest, proprietary findings, as high schoolers prepare for a reenactment of the murder trial of two of Till’s killers, Roy Bryant and J.W. Milam.

Who directed Murder in America: The Lynching of Emmett Till?

Murder in America: The Lynching of Emmett Till was directed by Llewellyn M. Smith, Sam Pollard.

How long is Murder in America: The Lynching of Emmett Till?

Murder in America: The Lynching of Emmett Till has a runtime of 2h 0m (120 minutes).

What genre is Murder in America: The Lynching of Emmett Till?

Murder in America: The Lynching of Emmett Till is a Documentary, Crime film.

Where was Murder in America: The Lynching of Emmett Till produced?

Murder in America: The Lynching of Emmett Till was produced in United States of America.