Till Screening
Date and Time
Aug 24, 2025 6:00 pm
Location
450K
450 K St NW, Washington, District of Columbia, 20001
Aug 24, 2025 6:00 pm
450K
70th Commemoration Event
Movie Screening: Till
Talk with Producer/Co-writer Keith Beauchamp
Moderated by Alysia Dempsey
Join us for a powerful evening honoring the legacy of Emmett Till on the 70th anniversary of his tragic death. The event will feature a screening of Till, a poignant film that tells the story of Mamie Till-Mobley’s unwavering pursuit of justice after the brutal lynching of her 14-year-old son in 1955. Her courageous stand helped ignite the Civil Rights Movement and continues to inspire generations.
Following the screening, stay for an engaging conversation with Keith Beauchamp, the film’s producer and co-writer, whose investigative work was instrumental in reopening Till’s case. The discussion will be moderated by Alysia Dempsey and will delve into the making of the film, its historical impact, and the continuing fight against racial injustice.
ABOUT THE FILM
"TILL" is a profoundly emotional and cinematic film about the true story of Mamie Till-Mobley's relentless pursuit of Justice for her 14-year-old son, Emmett Till, who, in 1955, was lynched while visiting his cousins in Mississippi. In Mamie's poignant journey of grief turned to action, we see the universal power of a mother's ability to change the world.
Keith Beauchamp, a celebrated filmmaker and civil rights advocate, is known for his profound storytelling. His work on the acclaimed film "TILL" earned prestigious honors, including the PGA's Stanley Kramer Award, Best Screenplay at the Black Reel Awards, and the National Board of Review's top film award in 2022. Beyond cinema, Beauchamp collaborates with the FBI on civil rights cold cases, shedding light on unsolved injustices. His impactful series "The Injustice Files," produced for Investigation Discovery, amplifies marginalized voices. Beauchamp's documentary "The Untold Story of Emmett Louis Till" prompted the reopening of the Emmett Till Case by the United States Department of Justice in 2004, showcasing his commitment to using film for social justice.
TILL running time: 2 Hrs 10 min.
