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Let's watch the movie Till (the story Emmett Till)

Hosted by the Consul of the Chicago Arts and Culture Group
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Took place 1 month ago
Sat 11 Feb 18:30 - 21:30

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In honor of Black History Month, the Village of Wilmette's Human Relations Commission is offering a special complimentary screening of TILL (Rated PG-13,Running Time 2 hour 10 min)

This historical drama tells the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley's relentless pursuit of justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who was brutally lynched in Protected content visiting his cousins in Mississippi.

The film has received outstanding reviews from both critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes ( Protected content
CRITICS CONSENSUS
Till reframes an historically horrific murder within a mother's grief, brought heart wrenchingly to life by Danielle Deadwyler's tremendous performance.
AUDIENCE SAYS
Till is a well-acted and beautifully made attempt to reckon with the personal and societal legacy of reprehensible racial violence.

I have reserved (free) tickets, please sign up ONLY if you are sure you can attend.
Transportation: Purple line to Linden or Metra North to Wilmette, free street parking.

See you there,
Ilyse