Interview with Willie Reed

[@klynne899]

Mr. Willie Reed is a true hero in trying to get justice for Emmett Till

[@Ralphie5023]

In between his half smiles & remembering , I can see the sadness in this gentleman 's eyes. .

[@marlensanchez1552]

I'm a Hispanic woman raised with different backgrounds. But I tell you this much. I love Black American culture. Our ancestors are black as well they migrated to our country from Africa you are Strong minded, brave, courages, kind,loving, caring. And very strong when it comes to Righteousness and unfairness 💪 I could never ever put myself in your shoes because you have been thru alot of horrible situations and still standing stronger then ever. ❤❤❤

[@04ohgolly1]

This is a American Hero, this man risked his life by testifying,His grandfather AD risked his life by testifying, I forgot the other woman name but she risked her life, Uncle Mose risked his life by testifying..Willie was walking from the store and walked right into history by default.. God Bless him. RIP to all these beautiful souls!!!!

[@dianapatterson283]

Yes Lord Jesus Christ.MyMyMyMy.😮😂😢

[@storiking650]

🙏🏾Amen🙏🏾‼️

[@deloreswillis9224]

SMH……

[@luisbohorquez7096]

Amen 😊❤🙏😇🙏

[@serenawright695]

God Was With Yall!!!! I thank God for you & the rest

[@eej1983able]

God bless Willie Reed and all who seek and saught justice for Emmett Till ❤❤❤

[@SamePassage]

I agree, thanks for watching

[@deloreswillis9224]

Amen 🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@laurenSmith-bf4fc]

U can tell what he heard really affected him because after every sentence he looks down in sadness & disappointment because even with his testimony he felt he wasn't taken seriously 😭

[@lindathomas5500]

Terrible interviewer.. you can tell he hadn’t even bothered to sit down ahead of time and work out the questions. Some of those questions were ridiculous…

[@lindathomas5500]

I agree… @shgarli45

[@mark9531]

Keith Beauchamp was the interviewer. "TILL"

[@lindathomas5500]

@@mark9531 Well it’s a shame he didn’t bother to give this gentleman the respect he deserved, by at least taking the time to work out his questions!

[@mark9531]

@@lindathomas5500Good afternoon Linda. This is an example of interviewing a witness for 45 minutes. And then using 3-4 minutes of the interview in a film. There are a dozen of these interviews on You Tube. They are all the same. We just see the finished product of polished 3-4 minute clips from hours and hours of interviews. ___________________________ For 9 years, a very young Keith Beauchamp interviewed dozens of people, just like this, and wrote, produce, and directed the film; _"The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till"_ As a result of Beauchamp's investigation, the FBI reopened the case of Emmett Till in 2004. ______________________________ Beauchamp wrote and produced the movie _"TILL"_

[@reneeciddio6926]

AGREED !!!! And calling this gentleman, dude really???!!!!! Lack of respect. This gentleman should’ve ended this interview to someone who was more organized and actually wanted an interview. This. Interviewee sounded and was organized as a seventh grade middle school assignment out-of-the-way.

[@CR-gc8rq]

Dumbest interview ever. Had Mr. Willie reed right in front of you key witness and you blew it asking “was it hot or cold in courtroom”? Are you serious

[@byfaithwalking1529]

Especially since each video I've watched showed people wiping sweat and fanning.

[@Angelmama22]

Mississippi in early September. Did he really think it was cold??? Smh

[@Donnie75]

You had one job as an interviewer, and you blew it big time!!!

[@reneeciddio6926]

I agree you’re speaking to a gentleman that 18 years old did one of the most bravest and most dangerous things of his life. Something seasoned older men adults with life experience would be afraid to do. You’re calling him dude !!! Asking questions of judgment asking him once he didn’t do anything??!!! he did absolutely everything he tried to do more before then he would’ve been tortured and found dead in that river as well. You also ask him questions and then interrupt him and your questions were all over the place. Jumping the subject back-and-forth back-and-forth back-and-forth very unorganized. You should’ve seen this as a privilege to interview this gentleman with respect, politeness and manners, just simple, general manners.

[@deannalangston390]

Interviewer was HORRIBLE!! Continue to RIP Mr. Willie Reed!!

[@TshaicaMallory]

I definitely agree 💯

[@Angelmama22]

Literally asked THEE dumbest questions!

[@mommish2403]

I’m don’t like how the interviewer is talking to this iconic man

[@Twizzledoc187]

I wish the interviewer would’ve asked the important pertinent questions. So many missing details. What time in the morning was Willie walking? Maime mentioned in another video that Willie peeked in the barn and saw what was happening. Willie also testified in court that he saw them loading a body in a truck. Not ONE of those details were asked. HORRIBLE interviewer!

[@Mone333Williams]

Man. I've studied this story since 7th grade. I had dreams before the series and movie was ever considered being written. I have so many questions from hundreds of POVs. Yet I hear in my head.. Emmett is dead, they're all dead. Leave well enough alone. I knew the black man's grandson...the black man that helped kidnap Emmett. I'll never forget what he said and confirmed. He did not have a choice. He did what his master told him. We were talking about our grandparents and he told me that. I just ask was he proud of his granddaddy 😔 and never spoke to him again.

[@francynelane9253]

It certainly was not a good interview bc of the lack of good questioning , but those men brutality tortured and killed that poor 14 year old kid bc if sheer hateful racism.

[@Twizzledoc187]

@@Mone333Williams was he in the barn that day?

[@kiarawilkins6019]

Thankfully there is another interview were he’s asked all of those things you are interested in knowing I seen it on you tube maybe two years ago so u should be able to search for it

[@Twizzledoc187]

@@kiarawilkins6019 I tried. I was so consumed with this story that practically anything you can think of I’ve searched it. If you can find it please share with me. Thanks in advance

[@OWright84]

Addressing this hero by his 1st name is an insult.

[@karterjoseph1300]

All for views

[@sherrypluard4226]

I’m sorry, but the person asking these questions should find a different line of work, because it seems to me he’s never known what a person sounds like when they cry out when being beaten. Does he not believe this happened? Because, the condition of that kids body bore signs of extreme torture, and the interviewer is asking what Emmit Till said while crying out. I found the line of questioning to be more in line with the murderer’s defense team than someone trying to give this gentleman Mr Reed, a voice

[@trhansley]

Worst interview ever. It was painful to listen. SMH 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@paulettalove]

Mr. Reed your my hero!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@elliottparker6389]

You are my hero! Spoke up for my boy Bobo!

[@deloreswillis9224]

Sayyyyyyyyy THAT‼️

[@kevinaustin9719]

Willie Reed had a heart of gold he stood up and testify against them 2 White men and very sad that 3 black's was involved black history at it's best

[@Angel-xd9lt]

Willie Reed will always be remembered for seeking justice for Emmett Till and Emmett Till didn't deserve what happened to him how awful and so sad.

[@deloreswillis9224]

Soooooooo in HUMAN SOOOOOO HEARTBREAKING😭😭😢😢

[@moniquehamilton9180]

All love and blessings unto Mr.Reed! Much respect ❤❤❤❤🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@SASHACLINTON-lz7ye]

I truly do not care for this interviewer or his style of interviewing. It totally sucks! The interviewee is great patient and what a great memory !

[@jamesclark8931]

Mr reed man i hate you couldn't get a better crew interviewing and filming you before you passed i can see the pain and hurt in his eyes when speaks about it and you can tell he's thinking like these guys are weird ASF because the questioning is awkward. I really wish someone with a better outlook and who's actually done they're research on these topics before interviewing

[@rottsrule2505]

The guy interviewing BLOWS!

[@kimmurray8478]

Why would the judge be in the chamber with the accused … just chilling. That shows it’s didn’t matter what the witness saw or testified that he saw.

[@sufundasamuels2313]

That interviewer irked mt damn nerves with his line of questions to a man that has endured and seen so many horrible things in his life, and that's the best that he can do?!!! Mr. Willie Reed went through sheer hell back in those days and this ignorant ass interviewer not only didn't do any research, but really didn't show any empathy towards Mr. Reed.

[@Commonsense-Channel]

Thank you great ancestor!

[@reneeciddio6926]

I agree with the comment that you blew this interview. You were in polite and professional you were unorganized, and you tried to place judgment on him or insinuate that he should’ve done more at this young man he possibly could do how do you even try to intervene or do more he would’ve been tortured killed and found in that river along with Emmett Till. This gentleman is a hero and became a hero at 18 years old and left a whole life behind to do it. And you’re referring to him as dude ??? interview any individual? They’re not subjects the persons that deserve to be interviewed and addressed with respect because remember they don’t have to be granting you that interview.

[@christoperbazen5912]

A real hero Mr. Reed may the Creator hold him forever for his courage. Despite the comments Great interview guys!

[@ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox]

He was THERE........He Knows...all the Rest was NOT

[@gyronniemcintire8761]

Willie Reed God Bless You Brother 🙏🏾 ✊🏿

[@johannecarr9474]

I didn't like the way the person doing the interview asking questions no compassion I agree horrible interviewer

[@mark9531]

Keith Beauchamp? Horrible interviewer? Millions of people would disagree with you.

[@stormystormy5429]

We love you mr.Reed. Your a rral hero ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@brendagray9601]

To The Interviewer why do you asked for the camera man to go in close on this gentleman? That's Not Right Sr.

[@mark9531]

That was Keith Beauchamp. Do you recognize that name? "TILL"

[@EricSchwartz-sk8id]

I wish this interview was broadcast more widely. Too many people have no idea what happened to Emmett Till. If you've not done so, please read "The Barn". It is written by Wright Thompson who grew up in Mississippi a few miles from the barn where Emmett was murdered by Roy Bryant and J. W. Milam.

[@aprodutube]

Being born and raised in the south I cringed every time the interviewer called him Mr. Willie instead of Mr. Reed.

[@melkaye8731]

God bless you, Mr. Reed😢🙏🏼

[@emmanuelrhodes1301]

Big props to this now ancestor! This interviewer was horrible though! He didn’t understand context at all.

[@saragloria53]

Rest in peace willie reed i guess you and emmett are now together up there in heaven

[@Dorton-fj6ox]

Why would you guess that either one of them is in Heaven?

[@ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox]

22:24 Black folks does the same in NEW YORK....

[@Demebeso714]

Disrespectful interviewer to a man of utmost Respect...the interviewers style is rude and crude...

[@KennedyMusicTheories]

God Bless And Keep You!

[@belindafoster-eb5sb]

The interviewer is asking some very ignorant questions.

[@AnthonyJones-vc3fm]

You really need to prepare yourself before you do ANYMORE interviews

[@mark9531]

We are just used to seeing the polished finished product of a documentary. We don't see an hour of an interview which produce 3-4 minutes of film. _____________________ Keith Beauchamp knew enough to write and produce the movie _"Till"_ Keith Beauchamp knew enough to write and produce the movie _"The Untold Story of Emmett Till"_ __________________________ Keith Beauchamp is a brilliant Black filmmaker.

[@saragloria53]

Willie reed did what he was a true hero to emmett till.willie reed excellent job

[@ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox]

Milan wife....was LIABLE too... She was in that store too. With Carolyn Bryant

[@mark9531]

In this fetish to crucify any white woman within a 5 mile radius of Money Mississippi, you have *FORGIVEN AND FORGOTTEN* the very men who had to wash the real blood of innocent Emmett Till off their hands on the Lord's Day, August 28, 1955. What kind of justice is that?

[@deloreswillis9224]

4 REALLLLLL

[@ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox]

@@deloreswillis9224 yeap...they kept her hid

[@Mone333Williams]

I don't think Emmett was the only one making remarks that day. I kinda feel like he took the wrap. Cuz how wheeler knew but didn't tell Emmett how to behave?? If Emmett was so carefree why didn't they keep a closer eye on him. Who dared him knowing talking to they white lady could get him killed. If they were scared enough to jump out the car why didn't they tell the uncle/grandfather? Why no one noticed Emmett energy changed after that night? He wasn't scared? By wheeler was? Why when Ruthie mae warned them and told the uncle why didn't they hide Emmett till he could get out of Mississippi? Why nobody took the warning seriously? Why did they only want Emmett and believe he was the only one flirting out of a gang of young men? He wasn't the only kid from Chicago? It's so many questions...smh Emmett could have been saved! If wheeler knew how serious it was in Mississippi? Why didn't he say we need to tell a adult? He knew the severity of the situation and didn't say anything as long as they wasn't looking for him?? I have so many questions

[@ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox]

@@Mone333Williams they all flucked up. including Milan Wife

[@jimjones1540]

They also admitted they released him after taking him from his grand uncle house

[@helenbradford2569]

The interviewer was asking inappropriate questions. He was asking very sadistic questions.

[@shandaprice3969]

Why is this reporter trying to change this man's words

[@theresawebb1968]

God was with mr willie reed he was protected by the lord preacher moses wright & mamie till during that time.

[@trebonejones410]

What about Emmit

[@trebonejones410]

@@theresawebb1968 why would God take blacks through that?

[@theresawebb1968]

Test.​@@trebonejones410

[@theresawebb1968]

All I can say is it was a test they I'y were being tested.​@@trebonejones410

[@deloreswillis9224]

JESUS

[@chesterpinkney107]

The pain in Mr Reed's eyes....

[@karterjoseph1300]

Terrible interview but I respect this historical man for risking his life .

[@nick56677]

The fact there was 2 African Americans that aided in kidnapping Emmitt had to have been an even more hopelessly feeling situation. Sad all around.

[@latoyalove23]

Smh so so sad 😞

[@serenawright695]

This interview was disrespectful no experience ! The interviewer should have gave this job to someone else because the person is ignorant he is asking Mr Willie Reed the same ?’s he should ask himself what could he do if it was him!! Just like he said people talk assume but was not there ! I SALUTE Mr Reed ! God was with him through it all ,,, this Man is apart of our History , Legacy within itself !!!! I’m so grateful to this Man, he risked his life !! Rest In Love Mr Reed

[@RoseDavis-w3g]

Well said.

[@shannonscott8988]

Loved hearing from Willie Reed, horrible interviewer though. I get trying to lead the interview, but don’t tell someone your interviewing not to talk about a specific topic. Then the zooming in on his face….absolutely not. I wish the Library of Congress interviewed him as they did with the other witnesses.

[@mark9531]

Keith Beauchamp was the interviewer.

[@StacyAnderson-eg2gf]

This was sad he was a witness but he couldn't say nothing smh

[@lakersin556]

Sounds like you're interrogating the elder.

[@robertmartin5308]

When one race of peopke self determine they are superior to another then criminal acts abound. I was raised by a black lady and she was special. My mother was a little hard on her at times but never in front of my father. Florie Belle was the most special ever in in formative years, being raised in the south, my father was a career military man and we lived everywhere but ordinarily in the south. My parents were born and raised in South Georgia, but my father did not have an evil racist bone in his body, my mother was raised differently but she was not openly racist but she had her moments. I also have my moments but not racial in nature but watching our young people bait each other. I doubt that the evil racism will ever go away. We just have to try to be good humans and respect each other and respect others.

[@337Brian]

I heard back in those days and even today you bet not get caught qith your car tires white wall on the steering and black walls on the rear you gon get pulled over or chased

[@ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox]

33:48 it was a whistle... and Carolyn Bryant and Jw Milans Wife was a Liar...... Emitt didnt do shat to her

[@Dorton-fj6ox]

Can you translate your verbal diarrhea into English? Obviously you know LESS than nothing about this case.

[@Angelmama22]

The grunting of a pig? Are you kidding me?!?!?!!!!

[@harveyg104]

Is this Black interviewer on the side of! the killers? He sounds suspect.🤨🤨🤨

[@ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox]

Back then. as much as racist as whites were .. he was BOLD..As JESUS

[@deloreswillis9224]

🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿

[@ThePrinceOfTheTalkbox]

@@deloreswillis9224 what that Mean..?.. dont just pray..DO SOMETHING

[@kimmurray8478]

His cousin that was at the store with then … said on an interview that he did whistle at the women… not knowing the rules of the south.

[@lovey_charm]

Terrible interviewer! Thank you Mr. Reed for sitting through it.

[@uzibenisrael8662]

This is who THEY are, this is who THEY be (Deuteronomy 28:68, Revelations 2:9, 3:9 KJV)! WE GOT NEXT (Isaiah 14:1-21, 60:9-15, Revelations 13:9-10, 18:4-10 KJV)!

[@RoseDavis-w3g]

Fair don't mess with mines.

[@GzusBro]

Wasted Mr Willie Reed little time he had left on earth with this one. EVERY single question asked was LAME,IGNORANT,DUMB,STUPID, COMMON SENSE,RHETORICAL,etc.

[@lovejoyjohnson1818]

The interviewer is pitiful

[@ДмитрийВербицкий-у7д]

Perez Thomas Anderson Nancy Clark Edward

[@babylou6969]

I never been so attracted to an older man in my life 😂 he was a sexy young man an still got it ❤️❤️❤️💕💕💕

[@cutefluffball]

Seek help chile

[@storiking650]

​@cutefluffball Seriously 🤦🏾‍♀️!

[@babylou6969]

​@@storiking650 get off my 🍆

[@trebonejones410]

Nothing wrong with that

[@denisetaylor2047]

Girl, why do you wanna be heard 😩🙄🤦🏽‍♀️

[@audreyann1975]

❤️

[@WilcoxChanning]

Thomas Karen Thompson Mary Martinez Cynthia

[@blakewilson7658]

This is the most ...Terrible interview...horrible..unprepared

[@JoeParttridge]

His story is so inconsistent it isn’t funny.

[@SuitsInTheSands]

I Bet You Sleeping With Your Daughter Right Now 😂

[@mysteriousstardust]

Not as much as the dog that lied on Emmett Till.

[@mikesnow865]

Basically this is not just slavery 🌑 ⛓️ slavery is working until that debt is paid off this is a bit deeper 🕳️ than that this is just 🌑👤 👀despising N👤dehumanizing tactics rooted 🪵 N the Earth 🌏 humans⚪ against subhumans ⚫ this spirit 👻 echoes throughout planet Earth 🗨️