HISTORY FACTS
How old was Emmett when he died?
14
In the film, what physical characteristics do most of the jurors have in common?
White, middle to old aged men.
Emmett was not familiar with the culture of the Southern people. In what large Midwest city did he live before he was murdered?
Chicago
Did Emmet have any siblings at the time of his murder?
No
What was the verdict of the trial for Emmett Till’s accused murderers?
Not guilty, they were acquitted by an all-white jury.
The murder took place in which Southern state?
Mississipi
What is the significant event Mamie Till-Mobley insisted on after her son’s death?
An open casket funeral
What is Emmett's most memorable personality trait or characteristic that his loved ones talk about all the time?
Emmett was a funny guy all the time. He had a suitcase of jokes that he liked to tell.
What is Emmett's nickname?
"Bo" or "Bobo"
What is one of the key messages the movie Till aims to convey?
The enduring impact of racial injustice and the importance of standing up for human rights.
Which 2 individual's were TRIED for the murder of Emmett?
Roy Bryant & his half brother J.W. Milam
Which historical event is referenced in the film as being influenced by Emmett Till’s story?
The Civil Rights Movement, including Rosa Parks' decision not to give up her bus seat
Who was Emmett visiting when he went to Mississippi?
His great uncle Moses Wright and his family
What is Emmetts mothers name?
Mamie Till-Mobley
What piece of evidence helped identify Emmett Till’s body?
His father’s ring, engraved with the initials “L.T.”
Emmett Till's murder took place during a time of great racial tension, what year did it happen?
1955
Who directed the film "Till"?
Chinonye Chukwu
What school did Emmett go to?
He attended the all-Black McCosh Elementary School
Where was Emmett's body removed from?
Tallahatchie river
What was the name of the store where Emmett Till encountered Carolyn Bryant?
Bryant’s Grocery and Meat Market
Which famous singer/songwriter composed a song in 1962 titled "The Death of Emmett Till"?
Bob Dylan
What publication first released the photos of Emmett Till’s funeral to the public?
Jet magazine
What is Emmett's cousin/childhood friends name?
Wheeler Parker
What item did Emmett show to his friends in Mississippi that impressed them?
A photo of a white girl he claimed was his classmate back in Chicago
What event led to Emmett Till being abducted?
He allegedly whistled at Carolyn Bryant, a white woman.