Thu, Feb 11
|Bessie Smith Cultural Center
Reel Conversations: "TILL" Movie Night
Join the Bessie Smith Cultural Center for a special screening of Till, followed by a guided community discussion. The film tells the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley and her fight for justice after the 1955 murder of her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, in Mississippi.
Time & Location
Feb 11, 2027, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM EST
Bessie Smith Cultural Center, 200 E M L King Blvd, Chattanooga, TN 37403, USA
About the event
Join the Bessie Smith Cultural Center for a special screening of Till, followed by a guided community discussion. The film tells the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley and her fight for justice after the 1955 murder of her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, in Mississippi.
Through Mamie’s courage and determination, Till explores grief, family, racism, justice, and the power of turning personal tragedy into a movement for change. Her decision to make the world confront what happened to her son became a defining moment in the Civil Rights Movement and helped bring national attention to racial violence in America.
Following the screening, guests are invited to stay for a guided conversation reflecting on the film’s historical significance, its connection to the broader Civil Rights Movement, and the ways Emmett Till’s story continues to shape conversations about justice and equality today.
Recommended for ages 13 and older. Viewer discretion is advised due to mature themes and depictions of racial violence.
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