Women of the Movement

2022, Show

A limited series focusing on Mamie Till Mobley, who devoted her life to seeking justice for her son Emmett Till following his brutal murder in the Jim Crow South.

Country: United States

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Season 1

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7.5

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7.5

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Critic Gemma Agravante

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...brought to life by Adrienne Warren's profound performance as Mamie Till-Mobley, and shows a mother devoted to living life for her child, even after his death.

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Critic Ciara Wardlow

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...it recounts an infuriating key moment in US history with a compelling amount of compassion and historical accuracy...

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Critic Richard Roeper

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...powerfully portrays the inspiring story of Emmett Till’s mother.

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Critic Adrian Horton

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...provocatively explores a chapter of American history most don’t know enough about with sensitivity, faithfulness and care not to exploit trauma.

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Critic Season 1 Gemma Agravante

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...brought to life by Adrienne Warren's profound performance as Mamie Till-Mobley, and shows a mother devoted to living life for her child, even after his death.

Read full review at Common Sense Media

Critic Season 1 Ciara Wardlow

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...it recounts an infuriating key moment in US history with a compelling amount of compassion and historical accuracy...

Read full review at Roger Ebert

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In the midst of racial turmoil in 1950s America, a courageous Chicago woman named Mamie Till-Mobley embarks on a quest for justice after her 14-year-old son Emmett is brutally murdered during a visit to Mississippi. Her unwavering determination to seek justice and equality inspires a nation and becomes a powerful symbol of the Civil Rights Movement.

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