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Women of the Movement enlivens the tragedy of Emmett Till with solid storytelling and a deeply moving pair of performances by Adrienne Warren and Cedric Joe.
Brad Newsome Sydney Morning Herald This gripping six-part drama begins with a poignant retelling of the events leading up to the murder. Feb 12, 2022 Full Review Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune The producers, which include Will Smith and Jay-Z, do a nice job of laying out the entire story, including the trial of the suspects. Jan 21, 2022 Full Review Richard Roeper Chicago Sun-Times Women of the Movement powerfully portrays the inspiring story of Emmett Till's mother. Rated: 3/4 Jan 8, 2022 Full Review Gemma Agravante Common Sense Media This historical drama homes in on the bond between a mother and her only child, inviting viewers to see Emmett Till at the height of his adolescence, full of possibilities and joy. Rated: 4/5 Jan 25, 2022 Full Review Dominic Patten Deadline Hollywood Daily Vivid and often agonizing, Women of the Movement doesn't hide any of the horrors -- or literal disfiguration -- of racism. Jan 20, 2022 Full Review Matt Roush TV Insider This is the sort of socially conscious, emotionally driven miniseries that used to be a staple of broadcast TV before the format drifted to cable... Jan 11, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews
jane w This story needs to be told-- and many times. Unfortunately, this docudrama is staid. For such riveting content... it's just watered-down. One might get the impression that the 19 executive producers had something to do with this. Just let a writer write. If you are not a writer, editor, director, actor, or a producer-in-charge-of-the-money/ how it's spent, just get out of the way already. There are enough "producers" -aka people who have zero skills but just want to be close to the golden egg-- already. This could've been a dynamic show. It was so-so AF. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 03/31/23 Full Review Audience Member Excellent producton. Despite the fact that stories of whites worried about losing "their way of life" and expressions of white fragility displayed in the anti-CRT nonsense, and the fact that this script was crafted to at least offer whites a point of entry despite the histprical fact that there were very few decent white folks in this story, this was a master piece. Incredible ensemble cast dealing with one of the most painful, unavenged atrocities in our brief time in this settler state. Serious minded people shouls engage this production seriously and then go interrogate the actal historical record. We owe that to ancestor Till. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member I enjoyed it very much, but I did work on it so possibly not fair that I comment. Bravo to cast and crew, telling this story was really tough, love always to Emmett and Mamie Till Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Audience Member Perfect and Powerful and Remarkable Limited Tv Series that really tells a way back story of Mamie Till and her fight for her son's murder it all, Adrienne Warren brought a Best Performance and a Perfect Actress for this role. Really Well Done, A Must See Remarkable Show. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/09/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Episode 1 Aired Jan 6, 2022 Mother and Son A mother faces her worst nightmare when her son goes missing. Details Episode 2 Aired Jan 6, 2022 Only Skin A woman receives a call saying her son was kidnapped, so she rallies her community to help bring her son home. Details Episode 3 Aired Jan 13, 2022 Let the People See After her son's body is recovered in Mississippi, Mamie insists on having a public wake with an open casket to ensure that he did not die in vain; the case becomes national news, putting pressure on Mississippi officials to go to trial. Details Episode 4 Aired Jan 13, 2022 Manhunt The historic trial begins, and on the eve of her testimony, Mamie must face the three people responsible for her son's murder, as well as some ugly truths in the Jim Crow South. Details Episode 5 Aired Jan 20, 2022 Mothers and Sons The two mothers at the center of the Emmett Till murder, Carolyn Bryant and Mamie Till-Mobley, testify about his character in front of a packed courtroom. Details Episode 6 Aired Jan 20, 2022 The Last Word After the verdict is reached and the story becomes international news, a movement begins -- and Mamie Till-Mobley fights to defend Emmett's legacy. Details
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Director
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Creator
Marissa Jo Cerar
Executive Producer
Jay-Z, Tyran Smith, Will Smith, James Lassiter, Aaron Kaplan, Dana Honor, Michael Lohmann, Marissa Jo Cerar, Gina Prince-Bythewood, Alex Foster, John Powers Middleton, Rosanna Grace, David B. Clark, Jay Brown
Screenwriter
Marissa Jo Cerar
Network
ABC
Rating
TV-MA (V|L)
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 6, 2022