Would You Go See A Movie About Emmett Till?

[@crencottrell7849]

Spend $16-20+ dollars to sit in a movie theater to watch a atrocious event in history that LITERALLY happened because of an accusatory Karen...a Karen who NEVER served any real punishment and gave a bogus, playing the victim apology half a century later!?!? 😕😒😠😡😤👿

[@jamaicajamaica3633]

18.43$ popcorn 🍿 and soda No Thanks

[@MarlyMarlPodcast]

No thanks

[@angelasmith3967]

Cren, l knew l would find! You don't be playing!

[@JS-tt7xp]

I can't do this, to much pain, these type of movie stir up anger and more pain. I'm glad his murder is being talked about, can't forget history, but no justice for his family or for thousands of blacks killed

[@puuddoktr8243]

@@jamaicajamaica3633 ☠️ facts 💯

[@Willams78]

I’ll pass! The story along with image of him in the casket was enough. We don’t need no more miserable ass movies of us getting mistreated and no justice served.

[@MyNatasha73]

No it a reminder of as much as things have changed things remain the same. We have to stand up and push for systematic changes, not just in America but worldwide. We need all hands on deck. White, Black and others. To many Blacks are to complacent and believe in the bull of All Lives Matter. Makes my heart sink.

[@isaiahhenderson3447]

@J. Black I'm ready for the Most High to take action on America

[@carlstokes3266]

I like these stories because as a black man I have been through this a cannot forget it doesn't make me sad it makes me mad but also reminds me to stay on my toes and keep my eyes open and never get comfortable this is still happening!! From attack of the karens to crooked cops

[@Willams78]

@@carlstokes3266 exactly! Keep your head on a swivel at all times.

[@TheLadymac1982]

@S N and we taught y’all how to bathe after getting y’all out them caves in the caucus mountains (look up the dark ages). Talking about us, what about all the evil y’all did & still do that’s been happening for hundreds of years globally?

[@dmacktm]

No. I am done watching our pain for their profit. We are so much more than the pain they caused us. No thanks.✊🏾✊🏾✊🏾

[@blatino2884]

That gain should go to black communities 75% of it

[@i.p.freely5974]

Respect your feeling. I disagree, but respect your reason why.

[@grantlong6586]

@@blatino2884 that would never happen or they would donate 10 million to charity and then pay themselves 9.9 million in salaries and bonuses.

[@Kim63146]

I agree. Powerful comment

[@taxthepoor6179]

@@angelicsoulz your civilization doesn’t exist anymore. It got conquered like every other weak civilization. Maybe if your ancestors stopped playing warrior and learned to built ships. The west African civilizations would have conquered the world, but it was the Europeans who built navy’s not the Africans. You should learn the real history not history that makes tou feel good. You are doomed to repeat it

[@xocolatl3682]

Nah. We need to stop letting the media manipulate our emotions and focus other matters at hand.

[@Kim63146]

I agree!

[@PhoenixRain01010]

Exactly! Enough!!

[@AHealedPerspective]

I’m a supporter of learning our history however, I’m leery of movies that highlight our pain and suffering. From a spiritual perspective, our suffering is food to the demonic forces that want to keep us down, discouraged and hopeless. It’s like being in a loop of abuse and disempowerment. It’s TRAUMA and impacts us psychologically! I think this story is important but we also need movies about our ancestors enacting justice!

[@charlesbthigpen]

DSurreslLife, God gave us the unique abilities to look into our past as teachable moments. If you don't prepare your children for the dangers of the past, no amount of empathy will spare them from the pain of knowing that you can prevent a reoccurrence. That is why you warn each other about eminent danger. Every living creatures learn that important survival technique. If you don't learn it you most certainly will be extinct.

[@Kim63146]

I agree!

[@tiffanysgottimetoday4589]

Exactly, remember when snoop dog said he not watching roots and everyone jumped down his throat 😏 he was saying the same thing

[@aperxmim]

Support the movie, do not bash it. your pain is nothing close to his pain.

[@AHealedPerspective]

@@aperxmim who bashed it? I said the movie is important but balance it with justice.

[@wbrandon7456]

I'm with you Dee I want to see JUSTICE! I'm SO SO tired of tears.

[@lovelymitchell1981]

Emmitt Tills Mother handled the situation in such a graceful way considering the situation was so difficult Tragic and sad

[@restlesscommentator2616]

Mzungus should not in any way, shape, or form make a movie about Emmitt Till, period. I don't care how accurate it is to the actual events, it shouldn't get a green light.

[@supermariof0521]

Agreed. If anything it'll just be more white pandering cause Hollywood is basically exploiting the wrongful death of an innocent 14 year old!

[@supermariof0521]

@J. Black I fear that this movie is gonna pretend that Emmett's death was somehow justified.

[@supermariof0521]

@J. Black I haven't seen that movie, though from the way you described it, it doens't sound promising.

[@supermariof0521]

@J. Black I see.

[@jahkarimirza7286]

Nope. Not every movie needs to be made about our traumatic past. It is not mentally healthy to keep viewing ourselves on screen in an inferior position. How about making movies where we historically put foot to ass.

[@josephhaynes76]

I disagree. Our people need to know the good bad and ugly of America's past and you right we need more movies where we are giving boners too.

[@billyt6537]

@@josephhaynes76Well said. 100%

[@i.p.freely5974]

There are alot of immigrants that need to see this for them to get an understanding of why they got to come here and enjoy America. That includes Africans!

[@billyt6537]

I would rather put foot to ass in real life instead of a make believe Movie.

[@sshh356]

I would rather is see laws and policies changed to fight the situation that created this execution

[@newyorkny533]

Fantastic comment!

[@trulyblessed5254]

@SH, policies always change but the hearts and minds of ppl remain wicked.

[@peterinasolvesit3702]

Protective status for Emmet Till's people group so this does not happen again!

[@beezyc517]

No tired of looking at our pain.. Still happening today

[@TheLadymac1982]

@S N and I’ve never seen so many cry babies mad their losing their global power & becoming the minority.

[@beezyc517]

@@TheLadymac1982 I wouldn’t reply

[@TheLadymac1982]

@@beezyc517 I like trolling WS trash. Cause unlike them I’m speaking facts.

[@grapeshot]

Going to see a movie about Emmett Till it would depend on who is making it. Because hollyweird and history don't necessarily mix very well.

[@Messiah_Black]

I’d rather see justice for his family...

[@HovalisKai2]

Nope. Just the thought of it puts me in a bad head space

[@i.p.freely5974]

That's why it needs to be made.

[@HovalisKai2]

@@i.p.freely5974 naw fam monetizing our torture is never the move

[@i.p.freely5974]

@@HovalisKai2 i feel you. So if we can't make movies about history(even the ugly) history. I don't want to see movie's about Aretha Franklin, the temptations, Mohammed Ali, and others!

[@i.p.freely5974]

@J. Black yeah. Emmitt till story is about the fear of the black man. And protecting white females from the crazed neuro that wants to defile white women. In their eyes.

[@malikwilson7387]

@@HovalisKai2 but you listen to gansta rap

[@oblack6351]

No. Why wasnt this made when his Mom was alive and the LIAR was alive to be shamed. But no she died in PEACE and Emitts mom died with her heart in PEICES😡

[@denardlankford6013]

Carolyn Bryant still walks this earth 🌍

[@oblack6351]

@@denardlankford6013 Wow. Thanks

[@derekah.3359]

Thats something else, i thought she died too.

[@reddyb7089]

No. I know the history. Don’t need a watered down fictionalization.

[@dwightshah6208]

I completely agree with you Demetra!

[@JazzyRed-ox8ny]

No, can’t do. Seen enough Mississippi Burning, Four Little Girls….My grandmother had that Jet magazine with his picture laying in that casket. Nope, can’t do it

[@ta-shera]

Thank you

[@Kim63146]

I agree!

[@shuaibandrews7767]

Every thing that black people go through do not need to make into a movie.

[@grantlong6586]

What about a film where emmit till survives and is trained in martial arts and then grts his revenge like john wick or the equalizer.

[@JazzyRed-ox8ny]

@@shuaibandrews7767 So true

[@bumblebeebumblebeebumblebe7747]

I am 60 years old I remember reading what happened to our little brother from reading the Jet Magazine when I lived in Detroit it still hurts to this day when I think of Emmitt teal no I won't be watching it I know what happened to him Shalom family

[@NubianGiraffeLady999]

They want to keep us in a state of trauma. It wreaks havoc on the mental and emotional health. I know the story well, no need to see it, I know how it ends. 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@lovelymitchell1981]

When I told my than 18 Granddaughter who is now 20 years old she even began weeping

[@childofGodsKingdom]

I would start weeping and sobing if I had to recount that story or read out loud to anyone. Its also enraged one that they got away with it scot free....but I know with God they were not free. They had to drink and medicate to have a nights rest called sleep. Then there is eternity....no justice will be fully served in the end.

[@venjen5078]

I feel you there! Justice..

[@eddiethorne6461]

The movie about Emmett Till should only be made if Carolyn Bryant is arrest because she is still alive.She is old and in bad health,but so is Bill Cosby.He did not even kill any one and he was sentence to do some jail time.

[@eddiethorne6461]

@S N,She did tell reporters recently that nothing that Emmett Till did justified his murder,but i have not read or heard that she spoke up in the 1950`s or the 60 years since so she publicly denied it until recent years.

[@duanebyrd6024]

Justice

[@deneenprice4582]

PRAISE The TRUTH 💥, that's RIGHT! I know, what you mean 🔥😡! I would LOVE, to, see, this MOVIE ABOUT JUSTICE! Thank you so much for sharing this video!

[@Willams78]

No sir! The story was enough along with the image of him in his casket. I didn’t even see the Fred Hampton movie just because I seen the documentary already. And remember both movie endings will just show no justice being served anyway. I’ll pass!

[@taniamarie2486]

Exactly

[@TheLadymac1982]

I understand but that movie was very good! But this I cant watch the suffering of an innocent child & the fact that that demon Carol Bryant is still alive. The main reason she's protected is because her nephew Phil Bryant is a Mississippi governor.

[@TheLadymac1982]

@S N what about all the people your race victimized globally for hundreds of years & still continuing to do so?

[@TheLadymac1982]

@S N and y’all have never been oppressed but whatever helps you sleep at night snowflake lol

[@tyliekinc.]

Judas and Black Messiah was a good movie

[@kennyj4366]

Justice sister.

[@Lesbosac]

Absolutely I would love to see him play Emmett Till

[@nomorejacob1010]

No, our enemies get off on that kind of stuff. Shalom

[@peaceandlove1044]

No i can not handle anymore movies of our pain. Lets see some movies before we were slaves, of us being kings and queens or about black wall street before the whites burned it down. More uplifting movies and less trauma inducing movies is my vote.

[@pattiwhite4960]

They make those movies they just cast white people in the roles 😡😡😑😑

[@curtisalex456]

I liked "the Banker" with Anthony Mackie and Samuel Jackson. We do need more movies like that.

[@i.p.freely5974]

Naw. We need to be reminded. This is what a white women did to a little black boy. Our black WOMEN need to see this.

[@pattiwhite4960]

@@i.p.freely5974 , how is it going to help or change this..I’m curious 🤔And why are you stressing that BLACK WOMEN watch it. Wasn’t it white women who have gotten black males killed by lying on them 🤔

[@i.p.freely5974]

@@pattiwhite4960 alot of young black people need to be reminded. Especially immigrants that are coming to this country with white supremacist attitudes who don't know. Black women need to pay attention to the MOTHER of Emmitt Till. Her pain, her lost, and her bravery. Black women who are mother's will tell you they fear for their sons more than their daughters.

[@rashadoneal3513]

Preach it auntie!

[@lisat1392]

I'd love to play his mother, and I'll write my own script!!!

[@jackiegary2030]

I agree 100% with you.

[@user-in8ne2th4e]

I can't believe this would dare be a movie.

[@taxthepoor6179]

Cry about it. Your favorite race hustlers need some coin.

[@naomariley-hall5652]

I’m getting chills.. it shouldn’t of been done ✅ along time ago

[@voicenews1]

YES! If the movie is about the people evolved, the false accusing woman, the mob, prosecutors, judges, police and the town being held accountable. AMEN I'm with you. There is no statute of limitations on murder.

[@tatainmike8534]

Totally agree with you

[@amyhughes4678]

NO. Knowing what already happened and justice for it, would be nice👍🏾

[@victoriouslight3838]

The movie can end on him and his cousins taking their last walk together , just being young and full of life .

[@LuciferTheDogKiller]

That would be a really short movie.

[@TheLadymac1982]

@S N we need to see that with you also or at least overdosing from meth.

[@victoriouslight3838]

@@LuciferTheDogKiller No it wouldn't . He did something everyday and we know that because there were no social sites and video games . He was at the brink of manhood . He kissed a Chitown honey before . Who was she ?

[@TheLadymac1982]

@S N no more like ya mama.

[@dianacharles9307]

@@victoriouslight3838 I wonder how emmet would've been like if he got a chance to become a grown man.

[@chrischarles9213]

No I would not!!,...reason be, because there's is no happy ending, no revenge no happy ending!!

[@lovelymitchell1981]

I read how Emmitt was trying to fight them off but he's only a 14 year old kid for some reason his family actually thought they might just torture him some and let him go

[@gamerbull2183]

Is it okay to give my opinions on the family?

[@10miletone]

Yes ,if I believe the director had the right intentions! Our stories deserve to be told right!

[@billyt6537]

Well Said.

[@dorothytemple4195]

The wp people need to see this movie just

[@ahnraemenkhera7451]

I agree. Intentions & historical inclusion matter. They shape people’s perceptions, for better or worse.

[@gamerbull2183]

The story is already told

[@marcromain8134]

I am percent with you, my sister!

[@shevandy55]

I know this sounds shallow but they chose the wrong boy to play him, and I hope they show who Emmett was before his whole life was marked by what happen to him.

[@billyt6537]

Yes I would watch it, and I would hope that the whole world would as well. I watch all Slave Movies, and other related situations also. Everyone needs to see what the hell we went, and are STILL going through in this Country. Those Others are always saying NEVER Forget. We as a people are the only ones always forgetting Sh*t. That's why we go through HELL. Anyway, Why do you think that they don't want Critical Race Theory in Schools? But a lot of you are too READY to forget. Hell NO!....

[@williamthompson7020]

Good point Billy T.

[@billyt6537]

@@williamthompson7020, Thanks my Brother, Glad you Understand what I'm saying. 100%.

[@unconsciousawakening5633]

Before the video got started I was already saying the same thing . we've seen enough of the sadness , if it's not a movie of us conquering or knocking heads off some shoulders they don't need to come out with it

[@yaffazakiah1662]

JUSTICE

[@murieltillman9554]

I can't say that I would or would not at this time. It is such a painful story. My heart breaks for all of us and our families, both past and present that live with this kind of injustice .

[@YahkiYah_Yisrael]

I want to see a movie about JUSTICE!!! It’s coming soon - APTTMH 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾👑💜⚔️⚔️⚔️👑💜🏹🏹🏹👑💜🔥🔥🔥

[@inesm.779]

Nah. Would rather watch a movie that portrays African warriors: Chaka Zulu, Soundiata Keita, Queen Nzinga, Candace, Makeda, Menelik etc...

[@Never_Give_Up_88]

Hell no because 1. We they ones who snitched on him, for him to be beaten and killed.

[@kimberlybowens1694]

No….I can’t even watch the news…local or national….

[@cocolyndon4604]

YES

[@rb1343]

Nope. Where are the movies of our inventors, our Great Kings and Queens, when we ruled etc.

[@reneejohnson4882]

Yes..his entire short life story and do not Hollywood it all facts..children today need to know the TRUTH!

[@gamerbull2183]

Then go teach them. We don't need a movie for that

[@immortalmelanin5852]

No. I know how that story ends....

[@immortalmelanin5852]

@S N I'm sure it is.

[@TheLadymac1982]

@S N me too but you as the lead in real life.

[@bashasline]

I love horror movies, Gore, edge of your seat suspense. A movie on Emmett? No, not at all. I look at life through a mother's eyes. I would be feeling his mom's pain and I don't want that.

[@ariesgeminipisces6818]

that yt folks made and put out there...nah im good

[@vinaarmstrong467]

Do Not let them erase black history....or any other history. Knowledge is power and hopefully it will not repeat itself. This story is our truth to day on deception of being labeled in the most negative way 😔 Just learn your history even if it hurts 😔🙏🏿

[@billyt6537]

Well Said.

[@fluerseaton5422]

GOOD POINT Sis... I would love to see that movie too... MAYBE, as a suggestion from the PROCEEDS of this movie, his Mama could then pursue getting justice for Brother Emmett... I sincerely hope the statutes of Limitations hasn't expired !!

[@taxthepoor6179]

We live in the USSA. Good luck your justice. Our president couldn’t even get his case heard in the supreme court. Do you think they care about a little black boy from the 50s? Cmon man!

[@taxthepoor6179]

Wake up! We are losing our country and you are focused on something not important. You would think the black population would be protesting against the experimental shots, but It looks they control your thoughts. Do you remember what happened in Tuskegee or Fauci/aids in africa? Your biggest fight is right in front of you and you are trying to beat a dead horse. Wake UP!

[@fluerseaton5422]

@@taxthepoor6179 YEP, You are absolutely right... Another good point... HOW quickly WE forget...

[@bratzdoll94]

No there is a documentary on KZbin with the family going into full detail of what took place. If you want to educate yourself watch that’s but to watch the remake naw I’ll pass. Doesn’t sit right with my spirit.

[@lovelymitchell1981]

I was Shocked when about 2 or 3 weeks later my Grandson told me his teacher had them read the story in his high school class

[@sharonavictoria7155]

I'm on the fence too ! I stay away depressing subjects😰

[@shirleysalone2549]

SHALOM SISTER I'm with you . Apttmh ❤️

[@vanvarner7679]

*His Father was a World War 2 veteran and was court martialed and hanged in Italy over the word of an Italian woman who didn't directly identity Louis Till as her attacker*

[@sharonbushong9559]

I agree

[@nathanielhightowerhightowe887]

Yes I will along as it is true and tell the truth

[@TheJourneyOfAnu]

Oh cool! That’s the homie!! Go Jaylen!!!

[@juanitasmith1737]

Jaylen is african

[@TheJourneyOfAnu]

He is African American. My family knows him.

[@juanitasmith1737]

Jalyn was born to African parents. African Americans are the descendants of American chattel slavery. You know this

[@kelvinreed8229]

No, We never got Justice. Documentaries are less Entertaining.

[@karenedwards5006]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@victoriouslight3838]

I want to see the boy , his life , in motion . I want to see his family . Put the emphasis on his life and loving family , not the criminals .

[@billyt6537]

And let the Criminals off of the Hook? It's not about his loving family, It's about what those Demon Criminals did, Not some Cushy story about his family. We always focus on the wrong thing, That's why we always go though HELL.

[@IndigoWarriorAngel]

I hear you, I used to feel that way but I think that we should have this movie made because today's generation has lost touch with our history. The film makers need to make it as graphic and historical accurate as possible, don't water it down to make white people feel better or black people think that it wasn't that bad. Make it very accurate. I also think that we need more balance in our historical movies we need more movies about justice to balance out the painfullness of our history. If we don't know our history we could find our selves repeating it.

[@lovelymitchell1981]

I became very very disturbed after reading about what happened to this child! and how he had just turned 14 2 or 3 weeks earlier

[@geyhey1585]

No. Want to see justice. I agree with you sis

[@chiefreficul9774]

we will keep paying hollywood for their movies hoping that they will depict the subject accurately, and we will continue to be disappointed.

[@aryesbenjudah3174]

NOPE. It would just fuel anger.

[@winluvwinluv3734]

A movie about JUSTICE, because that witch is still alive.

[@MyNatasha73]

Yes I would!

[@billyt6537]

100%

[@lovelymitchell1981]

When I heard about Police officers killing young African American males of color it grieved me so much I said if I feel this terrible I hate to think of how those Parents from their 30s to their 50s feel

[@pageturningpriestess2859]

I published my Emmett Till book last year but much of the information I researched for my book came from other literature. I think the only way a film could do it justice is if there is well researched accuracy. I think a documentary would be much better. Hollywood has a way of warping stories so I wouldn't trust it, unless it had an excellent and accurate script and director.

[@KingFearless]

Starts at 2:03

[@justtrust426]

Karen Bryant husband did not get away with killing Emmett Till. Oh yes, he got by here on earth, the law set him free as a bird and he laughed and bragged about his heinous act after for years. But like the pharaohs of old, he died and have all eternity to answer for his wicked ways. " So then every one of us shall give account of himself to God Romans 14:12 KJV."

[@ricky20028]

These days, we shouldn't be supporting any movies unless black people write, produce and direct them. And I'm not just talking about any black person, but black people who not only love other black people, but those who have a track record of supporting the black community. It's just that simple...

[@MasseurDavis]

Yes its long over due, but do it right. Oprah Winfrey and Spike Lee should produce and direct.

[@billyt6537]

Masseur Davis, Yes I would also with No problem, because it needs to be told the right way over and over. Only, I would NOT want anything coming from Oprah, She's too DAMN Phony when it come to our people.

[@MasseurDavis]

@@billyt6537 I wish Spike would direct more biopics, he did a wonderful job telling Malcolm Xs story.

[@billyt6537]

@@MasseurDavis , Now That's who should make it. The movie Malcolm X was SUPERB, and I can watch it over and over.

[@MasseurDavis]

@@billyt6537 He should of wrote, direct and produce the Aretha Franklin biopic, great performances, but the movie did not live up to the hype.

[@billyt6537]

​@@MasseurDavis, That would have been nice if he did.

[@karenedwards5006]

I do not want to see a movie” about a young boy getting killed by a Karen👹 no justice has been served to her and she is walking free like nothing never happened👹

[@fujimotochiaki2487]

She tried to sell a book while admitting that she lied about Emmett Till all along.

[@kat64470]

I would watch it. But more importantly It will reach a new audience of people who aren't aware of this. It can help others to understand our history in this country.

[@evolved93]

Just to review it and give my judgments...yes...for entertainment? NO. We need something UPLIFTING AND LIBERATING.

[@FedTFUp4Real]

No. He needs justice, not a Hollywood box office hit.

[@mattallen5803]

I would like to see black movies where blacks are on top of the world. I want to see old biblical movies where all the characters are black (as they were). I want to see black movies that uplift and show success, instead of slavery, drugs and sports.

[@TheLadymac1982]

@S N actually it was our reality. You’re reality was the dark ages in them dirty caves in Europe.

[@williamwoods8182]

See it! i lived it. They roasted her mother for having an open coffen.

[@garymota7094]

i'd love to see that woman behind bars ... i don't understand why it hasnt happened yet

[@christopherwilliams7792]

YES INDEED ✌️🐈💕

[@victoriouslight3838]

It will be the meaning behind the phrase 'Black don't crack'.

[@curtisalex456]

Nope, i would not but i will encourage the younger generations to go see it.

[@Olivia_bookCase122]

No ,I think not right time and we are going through so much at present

[@lovelymitchell1981]

And we are all related and need to love one another and not take a life over Simple Traffic Violations but we should protect! I think I have said enough!

[@nunook5522]

My blood boiled when I saw that picture of him in the casket, so no. Besides don't want to give these fools out here any ideas or incitement.

[@nunook5522]

@S N Context, clarification?

[@TheLadymac1982]

@S N who cares what y’all think? How are y’all victims when y’all been victimizing everyone globally for hundreds of years? Whatever y’all going through you deserve it.

[@orikori6361]

I can't , what happened haunts me

[@lovelymitchell1981]

I also learned that a White guy was just a kid himself heard his parents say how she was a pretty woman who wore shorts and used to flirt with all the young kids white or black that came into the store

[@Mthurgood]

Yes its important that the world knows every detail of the vicious way American Blacks have been treated i n this country. Spike Lee needs to do a movie on the history of lynching also.

[@TheLadymac1982]

@S N don’t confuse us with y’all.