About this season
A chronicle of Ms. Mamie Till-Mobley's fierce quest for justice that sparked the civil rights movement after her son Emmett Till's brutal murder, inspiring heroes like Ms. Rosa Parks and others to stand up boldly for their rights.
Episodes (3)
E1
1. The Boy From Chicago
Aired 6 January 2022 • 41 min
Mamie Till-Mobley's early life, Emmett Till's childhood, the fate of Emmett's late father and the events that led to Emmett's murder in Mississippi in the summer of 1955.
E2
2. There He Is
Aired 13 January 2022 • 41 min
Detailing the events of the Emmett Till trial and the protests across the country after the acquittal.
E3
3. Say His Name
Aired 20 January 2022 • 20 min
The aftermath of Emmett Till's death and its influence on the civil rights movement.