‘Till’ Director Chinonye Chukwu Slams ‘Unabashed Misogyny Towards Black Women’ Following Oscars Snub
“We live in a world and work in industries that are so aggressively committed to upholding whiteness,” Chukwu wrote.
“We live in a world and work in industries that are so aggressively committed to upholding whiteness,” Chukwu wrote.
NYFF: Though the film is unlikely to break into some of the bigger Oscar categories like Best Picture, Deadwyler does wonders in “Till.”
Danielle Deadwyler gives a heartbreaking performance as Emmett Till’s mother Mamie, but little else in this uneven historical drama matches her passion.
Danielle Deadwyler stars as Mamie Till Mobley, who seeks justice after the 1955 murder of her 14-year-old son Emmett, played by Jalyn Hall.
The film joins a growing list of Emmett Till projects announced in recent years, although none have yet to make it to the screen.
The 2011 execution of Troy Davis sparked emotions in the filmmaker that needed an outlet. Eight years later, it became a searing Sundance winner starring Alfre Woodard.
Chinonye Chukwu’s death row drama won big at Sundance, and will likely carry over that momentum to a crowded awards season.