My Nephew Emmett
Director: Kevin Wilson, Jr.
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Running Time: 20
Location: USA
Website: MyNephewEmmett.com
DCFF SCreening: 2018
Synopsis
At 2:30AM on August 28, 1955 in the most racially divided state in the country, 64 year-old Mose Wright tries to protect his 14 year-old nephew Emmett Till from two racist killers out for blood. Based on the true story of the 1955 murder of Emmett Louis Till.
Screening History & Awards
*2018 Academy Award Nominee for Best Short Live Action Film
DCFF Screening Information
Plays with the The Stories We Tell shorts package
Sunday, February 25th, 12:30pm