There have been many poems, plays, songs (including the 1962 “The Death of Emmett Till” by Bob Dylan), short films, TV episodes, and three documentaries (“The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till” by Keith Beauchamp from 2005 being the best of the lot) detailing the 1955 murder of 14-year-old Emmett Till. Considering the impact that this horrific event had on America’s cultural, political, and societal landscapes, it’s difficult to fathom that director Chinonye Chukwu’s “Till” is the first live-action feature film to do so.
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Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.
