Till (2022)

Danielle Deadwyler stars as Mamie Till-Mobley in Till, directed by Chinonye Chukwu. Deadwyler's performance was widely praised by critics and earned her nominations from several critics' organizations, though she was notably snubbed by the Academy Awards.

No, director Chinonye Chukwu deliberately chose not to depict the murder of Emmett Till, instead focusing the narrative on Mamie Till-Mobley's grief, her decision to hold an open-casket funeral, and her collaboration with the NAACP. The film centers Mamie's agency and emotional journey rather than recreating the violence.

Despite strong critical reception, Till received zero Oscar nominations, a snub that drew significant criticism from commentators who felt Danielle Deadwyler's performance deserved Best Actress recognition. The film was released theatrically by United Artists Releasing in October 2022.

The film closely follows documented events, including Emmett Till's 1955 lynching in Mississippi and Mamie Till-Mobley's decision to display her son's body in an open casket at the Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ in Chicago. Some dramatic liberties are taken with dialogue and pacing, but the core historical arc is faithfully represented.